Officers seize $604,000 in cocaine from minivan at major US-Mexico border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge seized 45.23 pounds of cocaine worth $604,026 from a minivan driven by a 48-year-old Mexican citizen on May 1. The arrest occurred after a K-9 alert prompted a secondary inspection, and the driver was taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigations agents.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted a minivan carrying 45.23 pounds of cocaine on May 1. The seizure followed a K-9 alert, leading to a secondary inspection of a Chrysler Pacifica driven by a 48-year-old Mexican citizen. The cocaine, concealed in 18 packages, had an estimated street value of $604,026. Officers confiscated both the narcotics and the vehicle, while Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation. The incident highlights the effectiveness of border security measures, including technology and inspection techniques, according to Port Director Carlos Rodriguez. The agency emphasized that such actions prevent drug trafficking from entering communities and causing harm. The CBP release also attributed the border security efforts to the leadership of DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and cited President Donald J. Trump’s policies as foundational to these achievements. The seizure underscores ongoing efforts to maintain a secure border.
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