TX-23 resident brief · Border
CBP Officers Seize more than $595K in Meth at Del Rio Port of Entry
· Reported by Texas Border Business
Bottom line
CBP officers seized 64.73 pounds of methamphetamine worth over $595,000 from a van at the Del Rio Port of Entry on Sept. 28. The driver, a 59-year-old lawful permanent resident, was arrested by HSI.
Why it matters in TX-23
This seizure removes a significant quantity of narcotics from the local supply chain, directly impacting public safety in Del Rio and surrounding West Texas communities. It highlights ongoing enforcement efforts at the district's primary border crossing.
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