Officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations at the Laredo Port of Entry recently seized alleged cocaine totaling more than $996,000 in street value.
CBP says officers seized packages containing 74.6 pounds of suspected cocaine at the World Trade Bridge in a tractor-trailer hauling frozen raspberries. Officers found the narcotics during a secondary nonintrusive physical inspection, according to the agency.
The officers discovered the 32 packages within the trailer’s batteries, according to CBP, which adds that the suspected narcotics have an estimated street value of $996,114.
“The unwavering commitment and sharp instincts of our frontline CBP officers contributed to a remarkable seizure,” says Alberto Flores, port director for the Laredo Port of Entry. “This seizure speaks volumes about our CBP officers’ dedication to protecting our borders.”
