CBP Seizes Over $7 Million Worth of Drugs at International Bridges
Various types of drugs found in vehicles at McAllen-Hidalgo and Veteran’s International Bridges
CBP Seizes $681,000 Worth of Cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge
CBP officers seized over $681,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a vehicle at the Hidalgo International Bridge; the driver, a Mexican national, is now in custody.
Former Progreso Assistant City Manager Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
Francisco Javier de la Martinez, former assistant city manager of Progreso, pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking; sentencing set for January 14th.
CBP Officers Seize $675,000 Worth of Cocaine at Brownsville-Matamoros International Bridge
CBP officers in Brownsville intercepted 22 packages of cocaine worth $675,000 concealed in a vehicle driven by a Dallas woman; investigation ongoing.
Grenade Possession: Man Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years and $250,000 Fine
26-year-old Jaime Sandoval pleads guilty to possessing grenades and firearms used in drug trafficking; faces 10 years in prison and $250,000 fine.
