CBP officers seize over $1M in methamphetamine at Roma Port of Entry

ROMA, Texas-U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Roma Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $1 million in a single enforcement action.

"This seizure illustrates the ability of our frontline officers to apply training, inspections experience and technology to zero in on and take down a significant drug load," said Port Director Andres Guerra, Roma Port of Entry. "The dedication of our officers to CBP's border security mission helps protect our communities by preventing drugs like these from reaching U.S. streets."

The seizure occurred on Sunday, March 8, at the Roma International Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 22-year-old male U.S. citizen driving a 2013 Ford Explorer for secondary inspection. After conducting a nonintrusive inspection system scan and a closer physical examination, CBP officers discovered 53 packages containing a total of 121.34 pounds of alleged methamphetamine within the vehicle. The narcotics have an estimated street value of $1,084,728.

CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.

Follow the Director of CBP's Laredo Field Office on X @DFOLaredo, Instagram @dfolaredo and [email protected] as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection at X @CBPSouthTexas for breaking news, current events, human interest stories and photos.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 67,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We enforce safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.

• Topics
• CBP Officers