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.
Source: CBP
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