U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Rio Grande City, Texas, intercepted $888,000 worth of cocaine on April 8 during an inspection at Rio Grande City International Bridge. The seizure involved approximately 67 pounds of cocaine hidden in 28 packages inside a trailer. This operation highlights the continued effectiveness of CBP’s enforcement strategies, integrating technology and canine units. In a separate incident on April 14 in Theresa, New York, Border Patrol agents assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office seized over one million non-compliant cigarettes during a traffic stop, valued at more than $336,000. Additionally, in Del Rio, Texas, CBP officers recently confiscated weapons, ammunition, and marijuana from a vehicle headed to Mexico. These incidents underscore CBP’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and securing the U.S. borders.–News Desk