Customs, Border and Immigration News

CBP Field Operations at Hidalgo International Bridge Arrests Man Attempting to Smuggle $1.5 Million in Methamphetamine

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge arrested a man from Tyler, Texas after discovering $1,555,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle he was driving.

“This significant load of hard narcotics was intercepted due to our officer’s commitment to the CBP mission in keeping dangerous drugs out of our country,” said Carlos Rodriguez, Port Director, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas.

Northbound view of Hidalgo-Reynosa
International Bridge.

On March 12, a CBP officer at the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge referred a 35-year-old male U.S. citizen driving a Chrysler Pacifica for a more thorough examination. With the assistance of a (canine team), officers conducting the secondary examination were able to detect alleged liquid methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle’s gas tank. The extraction process resulted in the removal of 77 pounds (35.26 kg) of methamphetamine.

CBP OFO seized the narcotics, the vehicle and arrested the man who was turned over to the custody of agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) as they continue with the investigation.

Content created by Conservative Daily News is available for re-publication without charge under the Creative Commons license. Visit our syndication page for details and requirements.

Rich Mitchell

Rich Mitchell is the editor-in-chief of Conservative Daily News and the president of Bald Eagle Media, LLC. His posts may contain opinions that are his own and are not necessarily shared by Bald Eagle Media, CDN, staff or .. much of anyone else. Find him on twitter, facebook and GETTR

Share
Published by
Rich Mitchell

Recent Posts

Lindsay Clancy: When The Courtroom And Mental Health System Collide

Twelve jurors in Massachusetts are confronting a question that reaches beyond the fate of Lindsay…

52 minutes ago

NYT: Postal Service is Building Ballot Screening System Despite Ongoing Court Fight -Tabloid Journalism Is What NYT Does

NYT's Postal Service is Building Ballot Screening System Despite Ongoing Court Fight - The same…

53 minutes ago

No, the World Would Not Be a Better Place If Women Ran It

Frankly, I always thought that sentiment was ridiculous in the first place. Anyone who went…

7 hours ago

In Love, It’s Not Easy to Talk About Money

Money is the most difficult subject to discuss between two people in love. Why? Several…

7 hours ago