McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A truck driven by a U.S. citizen had over 20 pounds of cocaine hidden in the floorboards as it tried to enter the South Texas border from Mexico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said.
The drugs were seized Saturday at the Del Rio International Bridge as the Ford F-150 pickup driven by a 21-year-old man tried to enter the United States from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, CBP said.
A CBP canine unit and non-intrusive inspection system noted anomalies in the vehicle, which was sent to secondary inspection for further review. CBP officers say they found eight packages containing $267,000 worth of cocaine in a hidden compartment within the floorboard of the truck.
“This significant narcotic seizure underscores the relentless efforts of our officers to combat the devastating impact of drugs in our community,” Del Rio CBP Port Director Liliana Flores said. “These types of seizures send a clear message that we are committed to protecting our communities and our nation’s borders.”
Sandra Sanchez can be reached at SSanchez@BorderReport.com.