Busted: $4 million worth of cocaine found in tractor-trailer in Texas

Updated Nov 7, 2024
Cocaine seized in Texas
Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry earlier this month seized more than $4 million in narcotics found in a tractor-trailer.

On Oct. 11, at the Pharr cargo lot in Pharr, Texas, a CBP officer referred a tractor-trailer for secondary inspection, according to a statement from the CBP. During a secondary examination, CBP officers discovered 119 packages containing a total of nearly 300 pounds of alleged cocaine. The CBP said the narcotics had an estimated street value of $4,003,296.

CBP seized the narcotics and tractor,-trailer. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation. 

“This significant cocaine seizure underscores the reality of the drug threat our officers face every day,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo Port of Entry. “Our frontline officers maintain a forward leaning enforcement posture and this seizure reflects dedication to CBP’s border security mission.”