LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted more than $3.5 million in hard narcotics in two separate seizures at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge one week ago.
According to a news release, first seizure occurred May 26 after inspection of a 2000 Chevrolet driven by a 29-year-old male U.S. citizen arriving from Mexico revealed three packages containing more than 167 pounds of suspected methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle.
Later the same day, officers discovered a total of 14 packages containing more than 21 pounds of suspected cocaine concealed within a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The driver, a 23-year-old male U.S. citizen, was returning from Mexico, the news release stated.
The estimated street value of the combined seizure totaled $3,510,664, the agency stated.
Both drivers were arrested after officers confiscated the narcotics and both vehicles.
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