$1M worth of cocaine found in border stop, CBP says

$1M worth of cocaine found in border stop, CBP says

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<p>JON HAWORTHJuly 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM</p>

<p>$1M worth of cocaine found in border stop, CBP says</p>

<p>U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 77 pounds of cocaine worth more than $1 million at a port of entry in Texas, officials said.</p>

<p>Officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry in Texas referred a vehicle, a 2020 Renault Oroch, for a secondary inspection on Saturday, according to a CBP statement on Monday.</p>

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<p>"A canine inspection resulted in an alert and a nonintrusive imaging system scan revealed anomalies within the vehicle," officials said. "Upon closer physical examination, CBP officers discovered 30 packages containing a total of 34.90 kilograms (76.94 lbs.) of alleged cocaine hidden within the vehicle."</p>

<p>Authorities said the narcotics had an estimated street value of $1,027,316.</p>

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<p>U.S. Customs and Border Protection - PHOTO: U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 77 lbs. of cocaine worth more than $1 million at a port of entry in Texas, officials said.</p>

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<p>"This substantial cocaine seizure reflects the strong dedication of our officers to safeguarding the border, as well as their skillful use of experience and technology," Port Director Carlos Rodriguez said.</p>

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<p>The narcotics and the vehicle were both seized, and Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation.</p>

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