CBP Officers Seize 45 Pounds of Cocaine at Bridge of Americas in El Paso

El Paso.- Officials of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office (CBP) seized 45.2 pounds (20.5 kilograms) of cocaine on May 27 at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing. The drug was hidden in a vehicle driven by a 20-year-old U.S. citizen woman. “Every day, our dedicated CBP workforce protects our community from any threat,” said Ray Provencio, director of the El Paso port of entry. “Our national security mission is constant, an…

CBP officers seize 45 pounds of cocaine at Bridge of Americas in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 45 pounds of cocaine on Tuesday, May 27 at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso, CBP said in a news release. The drugs were hidden in a vehicle being driven by a 20-year-old female U.S. citizen, CBP said. “Every day our dedicated CBP workforce stands guard protecting our community from any and all threats,” CBP El Paso Port Director Ray…

CBP Officers stop cocaine smuggling attempt at El Paso port

CBP Officers stop cocaine smuggling attempt at El Paso port roger.maier Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:51 EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso seized 45.2 pounds of cocaine May 27. The drugs were hidden in a vehicle being driven by a 20-year-old female U.S. citizen.  “Every day our dedicated CBP workforce stands guard protecting our community from any and all t…