CBP seizes $549K of cocaine hidden in tractor in Rio Grande City

CBP seizes $549K of cocaine hidden in tractor in Rio Grande City

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Rio Grande City International Bridge on Tuesday seized nearly 42 pounds in alleged cocaine hidden in a Kenworth tractor. The seizure happened after officers at the bridge's cargo facility encountered the tractor attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico, according to [...]

CBP officers seize more than $549,000 in cocaine at the Rio Grande City Port of Entry

CBP officers seize more than $549,000 in cocaine at the Rio Grande City Port of Entry richard.j.pauza Thu, 12/04/2025 - 13:54 RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Rio Grande City International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $549,275 in alleged cocaine concealed in a commercial vehicle.  "CBP utilized all available tools and resources to stop this smuggling attempt and prevent th…