TX-23 resident brief · Border
NEWS — CBP officers seize more than $595K in methamphetamine at Del Rio Port of Entry
· Reported by 830 Times (Del Rio)
Bottom line
CBP officers seized 64.73 pounds of methamphetamine worth over $595,000 at the Del Rio Port of Entry on Sept. 28. The drugs were hidden in a van driven by a 59-year-old lawful permanent resident.
Why it matters in TX-23
This seizure removes a significant quantity of narcotics from local circulation, directly impacting public safety in Del Rio and surrounding areas. The driver has been arrested, and a criminal investigation is underway.
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