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2020-02-25 -Lurid Crime Tales-
$18 Million in Meth, Heroin, Cocaine Seized at Texas Border Crossing
[BREITBART] U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas seized more than $18 million worth of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and marijuana in a single drug smuggling incident.

Rio Grande Valley Sector officers assigned to the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge cargo facility observed a tractor-trailer approaching from Mexico for entry inspection before entering the United States, according to information obtained from CBP officials in South Texas. The officers referred the driver of the rig hauling a shipment of fresh broccoli to a secondary inspection station for further scrutiny.

Officers checked the trailer with a non-intrusive imaging system which led to the discovery of a large number of unusual packages based upon the cargo manifest. The officers followed up with a physical search of the trailer which led to the recovery of 432 packages believed to be filled with narcotics, officials reported.

The officers removed the packages and began testing to determine the type of drugs being smuggled into Texas. They found 341 of the packages tested positive for methamphetamine. The meth weighed nearly 900 pounds and had an estimated street value of $18 million, officials stated.

Officers also found 87 packages of marijuana weighing more than 200 pounds with an estimated value of about $40,000. They also found three packages containing heroin which weighed 8.82 pounds ($353,000 estimated value) and one package of cocaine weighing 3.31 pounds ($25,500 estimated value).

"This was truly a notable seizure in the commercial environment," Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Port of Hidalgo/Pharr/ Anzalduas, said in a written statement. "Our officers’ ability to maintain an excellent enforcement posture while keeping trade flowing and uninterrupted is one of our main priorities."

The case is now being investigated by ICE Homeland Security Investigations special agents. CBP officials seized the drugs and the tractor-trailer. Officials provided no information about the driver of the rig
Posted by Fred 2020-02-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [336139 views ]  Top
 File under: Narcos 

#1 Just an aside item. I understand in 2-3 weeks the State Police in Maryland will have a breathalyzer test for pot.Just blow and you don't go if you have smoked within eight hours of driving your vehicle. Fines are 2-3 times that for DUI. They have had a loop hole to work around before this test. The fines I am not privy to but at least as bad as DUI. No more smoke filled cars.
Posted by Dale 2020-02-25 06:57||   2020-02-25 06:57|| Front Page Top

#2 Maryland DA association announces "Choom Sanctuary County" plan in 3-2-1.
Posted by M. Murcek 2020-02-25 07:08||   2020-02-25 07:08|| Front Page Top

#3 Mr Barr will have something to say about that prospect I would hope.
Posted by Dale 2020-02-25 07:32||   2020-02-25 07:32|| Front Page Top

#4 seized more than $18 million worth of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and marijuana in a single drug smuggling incident.

Getting ready for Milwaukee's DNC Event, were we?
Posted by Mullah Richard 2020-02-25 08:31||   2020-02-25 08:31|| Front Page Top

#5 Just think of the quantity that get through. Thank GOD for TRUMP and the wall he is building as promised.
Posted by ranture 2020-02-25 10:56||   2020-02-25 10:56|| Front Page Top

#6 "Getting ready for Milwaukee's DNC Event, were we?"

ROFLMAO, #4 M.R.! :-D
Posted by Barbara 2020-02-25 11:08||   2020-02-25 11:08|| Front Page Top

#7 Getting ready for Milwaukee's DNC Event, were we?

I'm sure enough trailer loads make it thru so that the DNC event will only be slightly lighter.
Posted by CrazyFool 2020-02-25 11:25||   2020-02-25 11:25|| Front Page Top

#8 Hmmm, Wisconsin may end up regretting having the Democrat convention in their state. " Flies, Shit, and Viruses. "
Posted by Thaith Elmeresing6163 2020-02-25 13:05||   2020-02-25 13:05|| Front Page Top

#9  " Flies, Shit, and Viruses. "

and that's just the Delegates
Posted by Frank G 2020-02-25 13:24||   2020-02-25 13:24|| Front Page Top

#10 Sounds like a couple of baggies and a small shoe box.
Posted by AlanC 2020-02-25 14:48||   2020-02-25 14:48|| Front Page Top

#11 Frank G , you made me snork my coffee.
Posted by Thaith Elmeresing6163 2020-02-25 19:02||   2020-02-25 19:02|| Front Page Top

#12 ^ Then my work here is done! Tomorrow beckons
Posted by Frank G 2020-02-25 21:01||   2020-02-25 21:01|| Front Page Top

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