U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted a shipment of suspected methamphetamine valued at over $1.1 million during a single enforcement operation.
“This notable methamphetamine seizure highlights the dedication of our officers to ensuring border security and showcases the effectiveness of CBP training, experience, and advanced technology,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry.
The narcotics, with an estimated street value of approximately $1,111,137, were seized on November 19, 2024, at the Gateway International Bridge. The incident occurred when a 21-year-old female U.S. citizen attempted to enter the United States in a 2014 Nissan. Following a primary inspection, the vehicle was sent to secondary for further evaluation. Utilizing a canine unit and non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology, CBP officers uncovered 43 concealed packages inside the vehicle. These packages contained a total of 124.29 pounds of suspected methamphetamine.
CBP officers confiscated the narcotics along with the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents arrested the driver and launched a criminal investigation.
22 November 2024
Source: US Customs
