PHARR — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr and Anzalduas International Bridges seized $828,000 worth of cocaine and marijuana in three separate, unrelated incidents over a threeday period.
“Whether narcotics are hidden in passenger vehicles or in commercial trucks, our CBP officers’ vigilance is always present and ready to detect those involved in illicit activities amongst the multitude of legitimate travelers,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Port of Hidalgo/Pharr/ Anzalduas.
The first interception occurred on Nov. 24, 2019 at the Anzalduas International Bridge after a CBP officer referred a 42-yearold woman from San Pedro, Nuevo ...