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CBP Seizes $5.1M in Marijuana at World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercept over 2,300 pounds of marijuana in a commercial vehicle at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers made a substantial seizure at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas. Let's break down the details of this major bust:
Key Stats:
2,323.67 pounds of marijuana seized
Street value: $5,198,328
98 packages discovered in a commercial trailer
Operation Details:
Vehicle Inspection CBP officers flagged a 2009 International tractor hauling a commercial shipment for secondary inspection.
Detection Methods
Canine unit deployed
Non-intrusive inspection system utilized
Suspects Apprehended
38-year-old Mexican citizen (driver)
33-year-old Mexican citizen (passenger)
Agency Response CBP seized the narcotics, tractor, and trailer. Both subjects were arrested and are under investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents.
Hi! I'm Adriana and I've been working for FreightCaviar as Head Writer for a little over a year now. Some of my favorite topics to cover are FreightTech, Green Freight, and nearshoring/reshoring.
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