C.B.P. News Release

A Busy Month for CBP at UPS Facility; More than 35 Pounds of Cocaine Seized

(Thursday, January 28, 2010)

Louisville — During the month of January U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stationed at the UPS Express Consignment Operation in Louisville, Ky. have collectively seized more than 35 pounds of cocaine. The seizures range from 8 ounces to 20 pounds. The total value of the cocaine is in excess of a million dollars.

CBP officers found the drugs after routine X-rays showed anomalies within the items. The cocaine was concealed in everything from hair care products, to video games to machinery parts. The interdicted cocaine originated from various locations including Panama, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

“I take great pride in knowing that we have a highly dedicated and committed group of CBP officers disrupting the flow of illicit narcotics into our country,â€