C.B.P. News Release

El Paso CBP Officers Make Half-Million Dollar Currency Seizure

(Thursday, August 19, 2010)

El Paso, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers performing southbound inspections at the Stanton Street international crossing in downtown El Paso seized $530,170 late Wednesday morning. The money was concealed in a single tire.

CBP officers at the El Paso port of entry seized $530,170 in smuggled currency on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. The money was hidden inside a spare tire. A man was arrested after trying to transport the unreported currency to Mexico.

The seizure was made shortly before noon when a 2006 Chevrolet 2500 arrived at the southbound crossing attempting to enter Mexico. CBP officers were performing outbound inspections and selected the vehicle for a thorough exam. CBP officers used a “Busterâ€