CBP Officers Seize More Than $1 Million in Cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection,

PHARR, TEXAS (News Release) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, intercepted $1,017,300 in alleged cocaine concealed within a commercial vehicle. 

Packages containing 76 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge.

“Our CBP officers use all available tools and resources to find and identify narcotics at our international crossings,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

On April 25, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer making entry from Mexico. A CBP officer referred the vehicle for further inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team. Physical inspection led to the discovery of 30 packages of alleged cocaine with a combined weight of 76.19 pounds (34.56 kg) concealed within the vehicle.

CBP OFO seized the narcotics and commercial tractor trailer. Homeland Security Investigations initiated a criminal investigation.