C.B.P. News Release

CBP Officers Seize $1.3 Million in Heroin Hidden in Battery at Laredo Port of Entry; 2 Arrested

(Thursday, July 16, 2009)

Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo port of entry discovered a car battery that held more than a charge, but the shock was on the vehicle passengers after officers discovered $1.3 million in heroin. Also this week, CBP officers discovered $200,000 in heroin tucked into a pair of boots.

The most recent heroin seizure occurred on Wednesday, July 15, at Gateway to the Americas Bridge. A CBP officer had observed a boot-laden pedestrian with an odd walk and referred him for additional screening. CBP canine “X-boxâ€