Federal agents seized more than 70 pounds of suspected cocaine over a two-day period last weekend, preventing an estimated $984,000 worth of drugs from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas, according to a Customs and Border Protection press release.
In one incident on Friday at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge in Laredo, CBP agents discovered 50.75 pounds of suspected cocaine concealed within a 2020 Nissan Frontier driven by a 56-year-old Mexican citizen. The drugs were valued at approximately $677,617 and were seized by federal authorities. The driver was arrested.
CBP officials stated that under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, their officers have been instrumental in stopping illegal activity and facilitating lawful entry for millions of legitimate travelers into the United States.
“These drugs will not reach American streets thanks to the continuous vigilance of our frontline officers,” the press release read.
CBP confirmed a second incident occurred at another port of entry in Laredo last weekend, though specific details were not provided in the released information.
