CBP Seizes 68 Pounds of Methamphetamine Hidden in Fuel Tank at Texas Border Crossing!
Customs officers at the Texas-Mexico border uncover a massive 68-pound meth stash cleverly concealed inside a vehicle’s fuel tank. 🌐 #News #PresidioTX #Texas #Crime
PRESIDIO, TX – In a significant drug bust at the Presidio Port of Entry in Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 68 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a vehicle entering from Mexico. The seizure, announced on Tuesday, took place during a routine inspection over the weekend.
Discovery During Secondary Inspection
On Saturday at around 11 a.m., CBP officers stopped a 2010 Honda Pilot at the Presidio Port of Entry.
The vehicle was driven by a female citizen of Mexico, who was referred for a secondary inspection after officers noted unusual signs in the appearance of the SUV. Upon further examination, the officers used a fiber optic scope to inspect the fuel tank, where they identified bundles inside the compartment.
Methamphetamine Found Hidden in Fuel Tank
After removing the fuel tank from the vehicle, officers discovered a total of 63 packages. These packages contained a combined 68 pounds of methamphetamine. The drugs were concealed in a way that attempted to evade detection, but the officers’ thorough inspection uncovered the hidden load.
Arrest and Federal Prosecution
The driver, a Mexican citizen, was arrested on the spot. Following the arrest, she was handed over to special agents from Homeland Security Investigations for further processing and to face federal charges related to the drug trafficking attempt.
“CBP officers will employ a variety of tools and techniques to identify and stop drug smugglers,” said Benito Reyes Jr., CBP Presidio Port Director. “This layered enforcement approach allows CBP to quickly separate legitimate trade and travel from those who attempt to violate the laws of our nation.”
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Thank You for this stories, it is good to know that the drugs are be confiscated in the Port of Entry, again great job informing the public.
Well done CBP! LOVE to read success stories such as these.
Morning, Ricardo! Thanks for reading and for the friendly comment – it’s definitely a relief having the CBP! Hope you have a great holiday season. Take care, Jack and Kitty 🙂
Hey Mike, Likewise! Helps us sleep a bit better at night! Hope you have a great holiday season – thanks so much for reading and commenting! Cheers, Jack and Kitty 🙂