CBP Officers Seize $553K in ‘Mixed Narcotics’

EAGLE PASS, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than $553,000 in methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl in a single enforcement action. 

“Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain resolute vigilance and their effective use of inspection skill, training, and technology yielded this significant mixed narcotics seizure,” stated Port Director Pete Beattie, Eagle Pass Port of Entry. “These kinds of seizures exemplify the reality of the drug threat and CBP’s commitment to upholding its border security mission.”

The seizure happened on July 27 at Camino Real International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2011 Dodge driven by a male 28-year-old lawful permanent U.S. resident for secondary inspection.

CBP officers conducted a secondary examination of the vehicle, including utilizing a "non-intrusive inspection system" and CBP canines.

Upon closer physical examination, CBP officers discovered 40 packages containing a total of nearly 33 pounds of alleged methamphetamine, two packages containing 2.82 pounds of alleged heroin, and six packages containing a total of 8.77 pounds of alleged fentanyl hidden within the vehicle.

The narcotics had a combined estimated street value of $553,130 and CBP seized the narcotics.

Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.