Packages of cocaine seized at Brownsville port of entry

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nearly $300,000 worth of alleged cocaine was seized on Monday by federal officers at a Brownsville port of entry earlier this week, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

CBP officers seized cocaine hidden in a tractor-trailer that was passing through the Los Indios International Bridge.

Inspections by K9 officers revealed nine packages of cocaine inside the tractor-trailer.

CBP officers removed the packages, which contained a total of 22.3 pounds of cocaine valued at approximately $297,892.

"Regardless of the mode of transportation, our officers remain vigilant in the performance of their duties," said Port Director Tater Ortiz, Brownsville Port of Entry. "Their efforts led to this significant drug seizure, keeping it from reaching our streets and communities."