ROMA, TX – A shipment of soft drinks crossing the U.S.-Mexico border concealed more than 120 pounds of cocaine worth $1.6 million, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced.
The bust occurred on Jan. 31 at the Roma International Bridge cargo facility when CBP officers flagged a tractor-trailer entering from Mexico for further inspection. Using non-intrusive imaging technology and a canine unit, officers discovered 50 packages of cocaine hidden within the shipment.
The seized drugs weighed 120.15 pounds (54.5 kg) and had an estimated street value of $1,604,262, according to CBP.
The driver, truck, and narcotics were turned over to the Roma Police Department, which placed the driver under arrest and initiated a criminal investigation.
“Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant in the cargo environment and their effective utilization of officer experience and technological tools and resources yielded the seizure of a significant amount of narcotics,” said Port Director Andres Guerra, Roma Port of Entry.
A shipment of soft drinks crossing the U.S.-Mexico border concealed more than 120 pounds of cocaine worth $1.6 million, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials announced Tuesday.
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