CBP officers seize over $2.5 million in methamphetamine at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

LAREDO, Texas-U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $2,500,000.

"This significant seizure of more than 280 pounds of alleged methamphetamine underscores the vigilance and expertise of our CBP officers and the critical role of canine operations in keeping dangerous narcotics from reaching our communities," said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.

The seizure occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, when a CBP officer referred a 2011 Honda CR-V for secondary inspection following a canine alert during primary inspection. During the secondary inspection, CBP officers discovered 280.47 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle.

The narcotics have an estimated street value of $2,579,003.

CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizures.

Fulfilling President Donald J. Trump's mandate, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the leadership of DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, have delivered the most secure border in history, stopping dangerous criminal aliens, weapons, and illicit narcotics from entering our communities, which will keep America safe for generations to come.

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