Over the weekend, a major drug bust went down at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry where U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers managed to seize a hefty sum of narcotics with an estimated street value north of $205,000. This successful operation is one piece in the ever-ongoing war against illegal substances crossing our borders. The bust underscores both the tenacity and the challenges faced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in stemming the flow of drugs into the country.
During what might have otherwise been a routine check on Friday, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer decided to thoroughly investigate a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado at the Camino Real International Bridge. This decision to quickly but carefully refer the vehicle for secondary inspection proved crucial. As reported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the secondary examination included a canine team and non-intrusive inspection methods, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers eventually discovering 22.31 pounds of presumed methamphetamine cunningly concealed within a cooler's liner.
"This significant seizure is directly attributable to the continued vigilance and alertness our CBP officers put forth on a daily basis," stated Pete Beattie, Port Director of the Eagle Pass Port of Entry, as reported by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Following the discovery, the narcotics valued at approximately $205,152.64 and the vehicle were seized. The bust led to Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiating their own delve into a criminal investigation.
