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