BROWNSVILLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine. CBP officers discovered the narcotics, valued at approximately $134,921, hidden under the clothing of a man attempting entry into the United States.
“Our CBP officers’ vigilance and commitment to keep our borders secure allowed them to intercept these dangerous narcotics and keep them from entering our country,” said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry.
The seizure took place on Sunday, July 12, at Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge when a 18-year-old male United States citizen who resides in ...