US Customs and Border Safety officers in Texas have seized almost 40 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated avenue worth of greater than $1 million.
Officers stated 32 packages have been allegedly found inside a 2003 Freightliner tractor which appeared to include a cargo of air conditioner components arriving from Mexico.
The tractor and trailer have been referred for a canine and nonintrusive inspection system examination, throughout which the narcotics have been allegedly found.
Border Patrol officers seized the packages, which allegedly containing almost 40 kgs of cocaine, with an estimated avenue worth of simply over $1 million.
"Makes an attempt to smuggle contraband by means of business provide chains are growing," stated Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.
"Our continued dedication to sustaining a sturdy border safety operations posture has led us to main narcotic interdictions at our cargo services."
Federal particular brokers are investigating the seizure, officers stated.
With CNN