CBP: $1.8M of meth seized at Progreso Port of Entry

PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 200 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $1.8 million at the Progreso Port of Entry.

^{U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 200 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $1.8 million at the Progreso Port of Entry. (Photo Courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)}

On Aug. 22 a CBP officer referred a vehicle at the Progreso International Bridge driven by a 27-year-old man for secondary inspection. CBP officers conducted a secondary examination that included the utilization of a non-intrusive inspection system and CBP canines.

Upon further physical examination, CBP officers discovered 108 packages containing 196 pounds of alleged methamphetamine within the vehicle. The narcotics had an estimated street value of $1,804,208.

“Our frontline CBP officers remain vigilant on narcotic interdiction.  This seizure exemplifies their dedication to CBP’s border security mission and their commitment to keeping dangerous drugs from coming into the country and infiltrating our community’s streets,” said Port Director Walter Weaver, Progreso/Donna Port of Entry.

CBP seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.