C.B.P. News Release

CBP Officers Seize $784,000 in Narcotic Interceptions at Laredo Port of Entry this Weekend

(Monday, September 21, 2009)

Laredo, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo port of entry this weekend seized crystal methamphetamines, heroin, and marijuana valued at $784,000 in four separate interceptions that resulted in five arrests.

The most notable seizure occurred on September 18 at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge. CBP officers referred a 1997 Ford Explorer for a secondary examination. During the secondary inspection, CBP officers noted discrepancies in the gas tank area. CBP canine “Majorâ€