C.B.P. News Release

CBP Seizes Over $200,000 in Undeclared Currency

(Wednesday, October 13, 2010)

El Paso, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers conducting southbound operations in cooperation with Border Patrol agents at El Paso area ports of entry seize $245,867 in four southbound currency seizures from leaving the country for the period of Wednesday, October 6, 2010 to Monday Columbus Day.

In addition to the currency seizures CBP officers made ten marijuana busts for a total of 672.23 pounds for the period.

CBP officers working outbound operations at the Ysleta Bridge discovered four bundles containing $86,235 and one bag containing 34.1 grams of cocaine hidden in the battery on Thursday, October 7, 2010.

“We are proud of our front line officers who work tirelessly in apprehending all types of criminals. While criminals come up with creative ways to smuggle illicit goods, our officers are always quick to find them,â€