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Brownsville CBP officers seize $595K in meth at bridge

BROWNSVILLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the Gateway International Bridge seized $595,242 in methamphetamine.“Our officers remain vigilant in their duties of securing our borders and their efforts led to this significant seizure,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry.The seizure took place on June 14, at the Gateway International Bridge when an 18-yearold male United States citizen who resides in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, attempted entry into the United States driving a 2008 Chrysler. The vehicle was referred to CBP secondary for further examination after a primary inspection. While in the secondary inspection area,

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