RIO GRANDE CITY – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Starr-Camargo International Bridge intercepted $565,000 in alleged methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. CBP officers discovered the narcotics, hidden within a 2007 Dodge vehicle.
“It’s all in a day’s work as our officers interdict these dangerous drugs and prevent them from making it into our communities,” said Port Director Imelda Recio, Rio Grande City Port of Entry. “This seizure serves as a reminder of the importance of border security.”
The seizure occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 19 when CBP officers assigned to passenger operations at the Starr-Camargo International Bridge encountered ...