$1.4M in Drugs, Guns, and Ammo Seized by Texas Border Agents

A massive shipment of drugs and weapons was recently intercepted at the International Bridge port of entry in Hidalgo, TX.

Hidalgo Port of Entry Seizure

According to a press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, $1.4 million total in cocaine, six magazines with 1,070 rounds of ammunition, and 21 "weapon components" were seized in three separate actions.

Hidalgo Port Director Carlos Rodriguez stated that the safety of the country is the driving motivator for border patrol officers. He goes on to include that "these back-to-back interceptions of weapons, ammunition, and narcotics illustrate the tireless work being done at our port of entry."

November 15th Seizure

November 15th saw the first of three seizures of this massive haul. It started when officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge stopped a silver Chevy Silverado for inspection.

Through use of a canine unit and non-intrusive inspection technology, officers extracted 12 packages allegedly filled with cocaine, weighing 27.78 pounds. The street value of all 12 packages is estimated to be $370,893.

Later that day, officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mexico stopped another vehicle for inspection. They soon found a total of four handguns, 1,070 rounds of ammo, six magazines for numerous rifles, and 21 weapon components, the release states.

November 17th Border Interception

Finally, on November 17th, Hidalgo Port of Entry officers directed a white SUV for further inspection which revealed 30 packages of alleged cocaine weighing 77.34 pounds and totaling $1,032,614 in street value.

The grand total of seizures came to $1,403,507 in drugs alone. This doesn't take into account the guns, ammo, and weapon accessories.