HIDALGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo and Anzalduas International Bridges intercepted $5,801,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine and $214,000 in unreported U.S. currency in three separate, unrelated incidents.
“Our officers continue to demonstrate their resiliency and resolve towards CBP’s mission of keeping drugs from entering our country at the U.S.-Mexico border,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Port of Hidalgo/ Pharr/Anzalduas. “CBP is the first line of defense at the border and we will continue to stem this flow to the best of our ability.”
The currency seizure occurred on Feb. 21 after CBP officers ...