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Major Drug and Cash Seizures at U.S. Ports

5/7/2025

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Story summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection made significant busts on May 2, seizing over $184,000 in unreported cash from two Mexican nationals at the Brownsville port. In a separate incident, a U.S. citizen was caught with 70.4 pounds of methamphetamine while traveling with her grandchild at the Paso Del Norte port. These events underscore the persistent battle against smuggling.

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Story summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection made significant busts on May 2, seizing over $184,000 in unreported cash from two Mexican nationals at the Brownsville port. In a separate incident, a U.S. citizen was caught with 70.4 pounds of methamphetamine while traveling with her grandchild at the Paso Del Norte port. These events underscore the persistent battle against smuggling.