CBP: Significant weapons cache confiscated at Progreso International Bridge

PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers at Progreso International Bridge seized a significant cache of weapons, magazines, and ammunition hidden within a vehicle, according to their news release.

The seizure occurred on Wednesday when CBP officers selected a vehicle for secondary inspection.

After a thorough examination that included CBP K-9s and a non-intrusive inspection system, CBP officers discovered 67 weapons, 69 magazines, and 33 rounds of ammunition hidden within the vehicle, said the CBP news release.

Photo courtesy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations - Progreso International Bridge.

“Our frontline officers continue to exercise resolute vigilance and through an effective combination of training, inspections experience, and technology they interdicted a significant load of undeclared weapons,” said Port Director Walter Weaver, Progreso/Donna Port of Entry.

CBP officers seized the weapons, ammunition, and magazines. Homeland Security Investigations special agents began a criminal investigation.