CBP officers seize more than $657K in narcotics over a four-day period at Del Rio Port of Entry

DEL RIO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized more than $657,000 in narcotics.

"In just four days, exceptional target profiling and rigorous inspections led to these significant seizures," said Acting Port Director Julian DeHoyos, Del Rio Port of Entry. "This string of successful actions underscores our absolute commitment to dismantling the networks trying to poison our communities."

The first seizure occurred on Oct. 8 at the Del Rio International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2013 GMC Acadia driven by a 23-year-old male United States citizen for secondary inspection. CBP officers examined the vehicle using a nonintrusive inspection system. Upon physical examination, CBP officers discovered 16 packages containing a total of 23.68 pounds of alleged cocaine hidden within the frame of the vehicle. The cocaine has a combined estimated street value of $316,142.

CBP seized the narcotics. Homeland Security Investigations special agents made one arrest and have initiated a criminal investigation.

The second seizure occurred on Oct. 11 at the Del Rio International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2005 Ford Expedition driven by a 54-year-old male United States citizen for inspection. CBP officers conducted a secondary examination of the vehicle that included utilization of a nonintrusive inspection system. Upon physical examination, CBP officers discovered 30 packages containing a total of 37.08 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden within the spare tire of the vehicle. The methamphetamine has a combined estimated street value of $316,142.

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the dedicated men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, alongside our law enforcement partners, have arrested and removed thousands of criminal aliens from the country - including gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers - to make our communities safer.

CBP seized the narcotics. The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.

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 70,000+ 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.

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