CBP Seizes $1.7 Million in Cocaine at Del Rio International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine at the Del Rio International Bridge in Texas, according to CBP.

Officers conducting an inspection of a vehicle discovered 49 packages concealed inside a quarter panel.

The packages contained approximately 129 pounds of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value exceeding $1.7 million.

CBP said the narcotics were seized as part of its ongoing enforcement operations at U.S. ports of entry.