CBP Turns Tide on Drug Shipment in Detergent, Smugglers Gain Nothing

CBP turns tide on drug shipment in detergent, smugglers gain nothing

ROMA, Texas — A big rig hauling a load of laundry detergent had a little more in its cargo than soap. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Roma Port of Entry seized more than $9 million in methamphetamine in a recent inspection. The seizure occurred on Aug. 11 at the Roma International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2012 tractor-trailer hauling laundry detergent for an enforcement inspection. A nonintrusive imaging system s…

US CBP seizes more than $600k in cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $634,000 worth of alleged cocaine concealed in a commercial tractor-trailer. “Our CBP officers continue to successfully use their skills and expertise to intercept another load of hard narcotics,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. On August 7… Source

Over $9M in Methamphetamine Discovered Concealed in Detergent Cargo at Roma Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Roma Port of Entry seized more than $9 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.  The post Over $9M in Methamphetamine Discovered Concealed in Detergent Cargo at Roma Port appeared first on Texas Border Business.