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More than $3.6 million in cocaine seized at Roma port of entry

More than $3.6 million in cocaine seized at Roma port of entry
20 hours 29 minutes 4 seconds ago Friday, March 21 2025 Mar 21, 2025 March 21, 2025 2:36 PM March 21, 2025 in News - Local
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Roma port of entry seized more than $3.6 million in cocaine in a single enforcement action, according to a news release.

The release said the seizure occurred on March 19 at the Roma International Bridge. CBP officers referred a tractor trailer hauling a "mixed commodity shipment" for an enforcement inspection.

Upon closer examination, CBP officers discovered 110 packages containing a total of 275.22 pounds of alleged cocaine hidden within the shipment, according to the news release. The narcotics had an estimated street value of $3,675,379.

The narcotics, tractor trailer and driver were turned over to the Roma Police Department, who initiated a criminal investigation.

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