CBP officers seize over .2 million in cocaine at the Pharr International Bridge

PHARR, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $1,...

September 6, 2023
11:29 PM

PHARR, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $1,280,000 worth of alleged cocaine concealed in a tractor trailer.   'The criminal element continues to attempt to exploit the cargo environment to smuggle illegal substances into the country, but our CBP officers remain vigilant and use available tools and resources to find and stop smuggling attempts,' said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.