{"id":403714,"date":"2026-08-11T17:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T17:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/403714\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T17:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T17:42:09","slug":"u-s-citizen-arrested-after-130-pounds-of-cocaine-found-in-vehicle-at-texas-mexico-border","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/403714\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. citizen arrested after 130 pounds of cocaine found in vehicle at Texas-Mexico border"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-81.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"432\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-v-653d32e2=\"\"\/> article <\/p>\n<p data-v-653d32e2=\"\">Seizure nets 129.67 pounds of cocaine. <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">DEL RIO, Texas &#8211; U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced.<\/p>\n<p>   $1.7 million in cocaine seized <\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTBC\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">What we know:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The seizure happened on Aug. 4 at the Del Rio International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2013 Dodge Durango driven by a 29-year-old male U.S. citizen for a secondary inspection.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">During the search, officers used a nonintrusive inspection system before physically examining the vehicle. They uncovered 49 packages containing a total of 129.67 pounds of suspected cocaine concealed within the vehicle&#8217;s quarter panels.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Authorities estimated the street value of the narcotics at $1,731,425.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTBC\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-94395e58=\"\">What they&#8217;re saying:<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">&#8220;This significant seizure is a direct result of the unwavering vigilance and commitment of our CBP officers,&#8221; said Liliana Flores, port director for the Del Rio Port of Entry. &#8220;This is a clear example of how our investment in technology and training directly impacts our ability to secure the border and protect our communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Officers seized the contraband, and special agents with Homeland Security Investigations arrested the driver and launched a criminal investigation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: Information in this article is from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox7austin.com\/tag\/us\/tx\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox7austin.com\/tag\/crime-publicsafety\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crime and Public Safety<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox7austin.com\/tag\/immigration\/us-border-security\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Border Security<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"article Seizure nets 129.67 pounds of cocaine. 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