CBP officers seize cocaine
CBP officers seize cocaine
CBP officers seize cocaine
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers made significant cocaine seizures at two Texas border crossings recently. At the Falcon Dam International Bridge, over 54 pounds of cocaine, valued at approximately $730,000, were discovered inside a 2024 MG5 vehicle during a secondary inspection on September 16. Additionally, on September 13, CBP officers seized 37.69 pounds of cocaine, worth over $503,000, hidden within a tractor-trailer carrying avocados at the Pharr International Bridge. Both operations involved the use of canine units and non-intrusive inspection technology, highlighting CBP's commitment to border security. The drivers of both vehicles were arrested, and investigations are ongoing. These incidents underscore the challenges of drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border.

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