CBP: More than $660K worth in cocaine seized at Hidalgo Bridge

HIDALGO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — United States Customs and Border Protection seized more than $660,000 worth of alleged cocaine hidden within a vehicle.

On June 27, CBP officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge selected a white Ford SUV that was attempting to cross the U.S. from Mexico for an inspection, according to a news release from CBP.

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During the physical inspection, officers found 20 packages of alleged cocaine, which weighed a total of 50.08 pounds, hidden within the vehicle.

The narcotics have an estimated street value of $668,700, the release added.

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