BROWNSVILLE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics, valued at approximately $205,852, hidden within 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
“Our officers did an outstanding job in seizing these hard narcotics,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry. “The security of our borders is something that our officers are devoted to and take very seriously.”
The seizure took place on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge when a 29-year-old male Mexican citizen applied for entry into the ...