Customs officers seized meth and cocaine worth more than $1.3 million in two separate incidents at Laredo bridges.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.3 million worth of narcotics in two recent enforcement actions at the Laredo Port of Entry.
According to CBP, the first seizure happened March 31 at the World Trade Bridge.
Officers referred a tractor trailer hauling leather bags for further inspection, where a canine unit and scanning equipment led to the discovery of more than 112 pounds of suspected methamphetamine hidden inside.
Authorities say the drugs have an estimated street value of more than $1 million.
A second seizure occurred April 1 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge.
In that case, officers inspected a passenger vehicle and found more than 25 pounds of suspected cocaine concealed inside, valued at more than $300,000.
CBP officials say all narcotics, along with the vehicles involved, were seized.
Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested those involved and launched criminal investigations.
“These seizures demonstrate the unwavering resolve of our officers to keep dangerous drugs out of our communities,” said Alberto Flores.