CBP Agriculture Specialists, Officers Intercept 99 pounds of Concealed Pork, Raw Poultry, Heroin at Laredo Port of Entry
LAREDO, Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists hit the mother lode this week, intercepting a total of 99 pounds of deeply concealed pork, raw poultry and heroin from a passenger vehicle at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge. “Our frontline CBP agriculture specialists, working in tandem with CBP agriculture specialist canine enforcement teams demonstrated outstanding vigilance and seized a well-hidden load of prohibited agricultural items as well as heroin,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Their tireless dedication to protecting American agriculture helps to advance CBP’s border security mission and protect America’s economic security.” The interception occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge when a 2007 Nissan Armada was referred for a secondary examination. During the examination, and with the assistance of a CBP agriculture specialist canine enforcement team, CBP agriculture specialists seized a total of 66 pounds of pork and 33 pounds of raw poultry hidden within the vehicle panels and seats. Additional examination by CBP officers revealed a personal-use quantity of heroin. CBP agriculture specialists issued a $1,000 penalty and the vehicle was seized in connection with this enforcement action. Photo provided by: U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Original public domain image from Flickr