{"id":2057841,"date":"2023-10-06T12:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T16:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbp-officers-capture-253000-worth-of-cocaine-at-border-in-shipment-of-marble-sinks\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T12:07:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T16:07:17","slug":"cbp-officers-capture-253000-worth-of-cocaine-at-border-in-shipment-of-marble-sinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbp-officers-capture-253000-worth-of-cocaine-at-border-in-shipment-of-marble-sinks\/","title":{"rendered":"CBP seizes $253K worth of cocaine in marble sink shipment at border."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcbp-officers-capture-253000-worth-of-cocaine-at-border-in-shipment-of-marble-sinks%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2057841&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>CBP Seizes $253,000 Worth of\u2062 Cocaine at Texas-Mexico Border<\/h2>\n<p>Officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made a major drug\u200c bust on Wednesday at\u2064 the Pharr International Bridge, intercepting a shipment of cocaine valued\u200c at over $250,000.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The seizure took place when a CBP \u2062officer noticed a 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbp-officers-capture-253000-worth-of-cocaine-at-border-in-shipment-of-marble-sinks\/\" title=\"CBP seizes 3K worth of cocaine in marble sink shipment at border.\">supposedly carrying marble sinks<\/a>, and decided to conduct a secondary inspection.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The driver of the tractor-trailer, a\u2064 33-year-old Mexican national enrolled \u2063in the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program, \u200cwas found\u2064 to be transporting narcotics after\u200b a thorough investigation\u200d with the help of canines.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;CBP officers \u2062discovered eight packages within the tractor containing \u200ba total of 19 pounds of alleged cocaine,&#8221; stated the CBP release. &#8220;The narcotics had a street value of $253,738.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Following the discovery, the driver was\u200b apprehended by Homeland Security Investigations agents, and CBP confiscated the\u2062 drugs.<\/p>\n<p>Port Director\u2063 Carlos Rodriguez emphasized the importance of maintaining \u200dthe integrity of the trusted trader programs, \u2064stating, &#8220;Our CBP officers continue to run checks and balances to keep our trusted trader participants honest. Narcotics \u2064infiltration\u200b into our trusted\u200c trader programs will absolutely not \u200bbe tolerated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed\u2063 with\u200d the latest news \u2063by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the seizure of the cocaine shipment demonstrate the CBP&#8217;s commitment to combatting drug smuggling<\/h2>\n<p><span>  CBP Seizes \u200c$253,000 Worth of Cocaine at Texas-Mexico Border<\/p>\n<p>Officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have successfully thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt at \u2064the Pharr International Bridge in Texas. On Wednesday, a shipment \u200cof cocaine worth over $250,000 was intercepted, marking a significant victory in the battle against drug trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>The seizure unfolded when a vigilant CBP officer noticed a 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer, purportedly transporting marble sinks, and decided \u200dto perform a secondary inspection. This decision would prove to be instrumental in stopping the illicit drugs from reaching their destination.<\/p>\n<p>Upon further investigation, \u2062the driver of the tractor-trailer, a \u206333-year-old Mexican national enrolled in the trusted Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program, was found to be transporting narcotics. The thorough investigation, aided by trained \u200ccanines,\u2064 unveiled the presence of eight packages within the tractor, containing a total of 19 pounds of alleged\u200b cocaine.\u200b The\u200c street value of these narcotics was estimated to be $253,738, according to a statement released by the CBP.<\/p>\n<p>Acting swiftly, Homeland\u200d Security Investigations\u200b agents apprehended the driver, while the CBP confiscated the illicit drugs. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/convicted-child-sex-offender-who-escaped-st-louis-hospital-is-captured-police\/\" title=\"Police have apprehended a convicted child sex offender who escaped from a St. Louis hospital.\">successful operation highlights<\/a> the \u200ccommitment and efficiency of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> in combatting\u200b drug smuggling at the Texas-Mexico border.<\/p>\n<p>Carlos Rodriguez, the Port Director, emphasized \u200dthe significance of safeguarding the integrity of the trusted trader programs. He stated, &#8220;Our CBP officers continue to implement checks and balances to ensure the \u200bhonesty of our \u200ctrusted trader participants. The penetration of narcotics into our trusted trader programs will absolutely not be tolerated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The CBP&#8217;s \u2062dedication to diligently carry out inspections and investigations serves\u200c as\u2062 a reassuring measure for the law-abiding stakeholders who participate in\u2064 trusted trading. By effectively intercepting \u2064this drug shipment,\u2063 they\u200d have taken a proactive step towards maintaining\u2064 the security and safety of both nations.<\/p>\n<p>To stay updated with the latest \u2064news, please visit\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/<\/a>. The fight against drug trafficking continues, and the\u200b CBP remains committed to safeguarding \u2063our communities from the harmful effects of illicit drugs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $253,000 worth of cocaine at the Texas-Mexico border. During a secondary inspection, a CBP officer noticed a 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer supposedly carrying marble sinks. 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