ROMA, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Roma Port of Entry this weekend seized over 150 pounds of cocaine during an enforcement action.

“Our officers are doing an outstanding job in intercepting narcotics from those individuals who are intent on bringing them into the United States,” said Port Director Andres Guerra, Roma Port of Entry. “I commend the efforts of our officers and their commitment to the CBP mission of keeping our borders secure.”

Packages containing 150 pounds of cocaine

seized by CBP officers at Roma Port of Entry.

The seizure occurred on Saturday, December 7, 2019 when a CBP officer referred a 2012 Mazda CX-9 occupied by two female citizens of Mexico for a secondary inspection. With the utilization of a canine and a non-intrusive imaging system, CBP officers discovered 150.65 pounds of alleged cocaine concealed within the vehicle.

CBP officers seized the narcotics, which have an estimated street value of $3,750,000 and arrested both passengers.

The case was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation.

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