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LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week seized more than 400 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $3.7 million in a single enforcement action. “This significant seizure of methamphetamine by our frontline CBP officers underscores the reality of the drug threat they face on […]
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized marijuana that totaled over $804,000 in street value. “CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This […]
PROGRESO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Progreso Port of Entry seized 35 pounds of cocaine hidden within a northbound vehicle. “Our frontline officers continue to work diligently to safeguard our communities through narcotic interdiction coupled with the effective use of technology,” said Port Director Walter Weaver, Progreso Port […]
STERLING, Va. – Cocao and Coca may sound similar, but what Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport found inside packages of hot chocolate was a poisonous powder instead of the advertised chocolatey confection. CBP officers discovered over 28 pounds of cocaine while inspecting hot chocolate base from Guatemala. CBP officers discovered […]
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations at World Trade Bridge recently seized more than 41 pounds of THC products hidden within a commercial shipment. “Officers conducting outbound operations demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of […]
PROGRESO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso Port of Entry last night encountered a man wanted in the Chihuahua, Mexico area on an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated murder in connection with the alleged murder of his wife. “This significant apprehension of a man wanted in Mexico for aggravated murder illustrates […]
SAN DIEGO — CBP officers from the San Diego International Airport sealed the month of October by successfully seizing hundreds of pounds of marijuana, multiple firearms, and ammunition in several separate incidents. While conducting a series of enforcement operations, CBP officers seized 391 pounds of marijuana, one AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle, one semi-automatic pistol, 50 […]
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry encountered a man wanted on a felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child. “Protecting the safety of our communities is our top priority, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who pose a threat are held accountable,” said Port Director Liliana Flores, […]
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry last night encountered a man wanted in the Laredo area on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child. “Our frontline CBP officers apprehended yet another person wanted in connection with an outstanding felony warrant for an alleged […]
PHILADELPHIA – Two women are facing felony drug possession charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Philadelphia International Airport discovered 114 pounds of marijuana in their London-bound suitcases on Tuesday. Agents from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office charged Anetta Rachell Collins, 49, of Ventura, Calif., and Ty Taanetia Anettra Angel Mason, 24, of […]