Border officials find $600K of cocaine in tires of truck allegedly carrying juice

Officials in Laredo, Texas, seized over $600,000 price of cocaine in a single bust, U.S Customs and Border Patrol said Tuesday. The the stash of alleged medication had been discovered in the tires of a 1997 Freightliner trailer that was presupposed to be carrying juice, CBP stated. 

According to CBP, the seizure occurred on July 7 at Texas’ World Trade Bridge. A “canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination” revealed 38 packages hidden in the tires of the trailer truck. 

The packages allegedly contained 87 kilos of cocaine, with a complete estimated avenue worth of $671,160, CBP stated. 

“Our CBP officers’ knowledge of concealment methods and technology played a key role in the discovery of these illicit narcotics,” stated Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “We remain committed to ensuring our cargo system remains secure while facilitating lawful commerce.”

Both the trailer and alleged drug cargo had been seized by officials. Special brokers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations are persevering with to research.