CBP Seizes $1.5M Cocaine at Texas Colombia Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.5 million worth of cocaine at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge in Laredo, Texas, after referring a 2006 utility trailer for secondary inspection. The inspection, which included a canine and non-intrusive system examination, revealed 50 packages containing nearly 114.37 pounds of cocaine. The seized narcotics had an estimated street value of approximately $1,527,139. Port Director Alberto Flores praised the CBP officers' vigilance and dedication, emphasizing their crucial role in preventing dangerous narcotics from reaching American communities and maintaining the integrity of the port of entry. Homeland Security Investigations special agents have taken over the investigation following the seizure. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to disrupt drug smuggling at the U.S.-Mexico border and the diverse tactics employed by smugglers to evade detection.