LAREDO, TEXAS — A tractor-trailer carrying leather bags was flagged for secondary inspection at the World Trade Bridge on March 31, 2026, leading to the discovery of more than 112 pounds of methamphetamine worth over $1 million.
A CBP officer referred a 64-year-old Mexican citizen driving the tractor-trailer for secondary inspection. A canine unit and nonintrusive inspection technology examined the trailer and revealed 49 packages of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the load. The narcotics weighed 112.47 pounds with an estimated street value of $1,034,227.
CBP seized the narcotics, tractor, and trailer. Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested the driver and opened a criminal investigation. Authorities have not released the driver’s identity, custody status, or possible charges.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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