CBP Officers Intercept $155K in Cocaine During Seizure at Camino Real Bridge

EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers maintained strict vigilance and seized more than $155,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action at the Camino Real Bridge.

“Securing the passenger environment is a critical mission for CBP and this significant cocaine seizure underscores the need for our officers to stay ever-vigilant and aware of the narcotics threat while facilitating lawful travel,” said Port Director Paul Del Rincon, Eagle Pass Port of Entry.

The seizure occurred on Sunday, May 5^th at the Camino Real Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2004 Ford F-150 hauling a utility trailer for a secondary examination. Following a physical inspection of the vehicle, CBP officers discovered 16 packages containing a total 20.19 pounds of alleged cocaine hidden within the conveyance. The narcotics have an estimated street value of $155,720.

CBP officers seized the narcotics and case was turned over to Maverick County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation.

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