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2022-09-02 22:40:29 -

$4.2 million in cocaine seized from big rig at Laredo border crossing, bringing five day total to over $23 million
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made “yet another notable cargo enforcement action” in Laredo this week when they intercepted more than 500 pounds worth of cocaine from a tractor trailer. The latest in a string of major cocaine seizures involving commercial vehicles occurred on August 31, 2022, at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas. A CBP...

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2022-07-12 14:43:02 -

$671K in cocaine ‘concealed in the tires of a tractor trailer hauling juice,’ Customs and Border Patrol says
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a large amount of cocaine reportedly found hidden in a commercial vehicle trailer’s tires. The drug seizure occurred on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the World Trade Bridge, in Laredo, Texas. A CBP officer referred a 1997 Freightliner trailer hauling a shipment of “juice” for a secondary inspection....

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2021-08-27 21:15:59 -

Agents uncover nearly $17M in meth at Mexico border
Almost $17,000,000 worth of meth was discovered inside of a US-bound semi truck at the US-Mexico border late last week. The drugs were discovered on August 20th at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Pharr, Texas. According to CBSDFW News, the semi truck arrived at the facility from Mexico and was referred for further inspection involving non-intrusive imaging...

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2021-08-20 23:41:45 -

Border Patrol finds MS-13 gang members in semi trailer at I-35 checkpoint
Border Patrol agents arrested two members of a notorious criminal gang during a search of a tractor trailer at a Laredo, Texas, checkpoint. In a Thursday news release, US Border Patrol Laredo Sector (USBP) said that agents manning the I-35 checkpoint searched a commercial vehicle trailer after a canine unit alerted to the vehicle. When officers searched the trailer, they discovered...

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2021-04-22 21:51:49 -

Border Patrol intercepts big rig with 149 people locked inside
U.S. Border Patrol recently uncovered a major human smuggling attempt near Laredo, Texas. The incident occurred on April 16 at the Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) checkpoint north of Laredo. As a truck entered the checkpoint, Border Patrol agents discovered “multiple anomalies inside the trailer” when it was scanned. When authorities unsealed the trailer, they discovered 149...

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2022-04-29 12:15:11 -

Border Patrol sniffs out human smuggling scheme after noticing truck driver was ‘nervous’ and ‘in a rush to leave’
United States Border Patrol agents recently uncovered a human smuggling attempt at an I-10 checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas. On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Border Patrol agents working at the Sierra Blanca Checkpoint on IH-10 encountered a tractor trailer in the primary inspection lane. Authorities said that the driver of the truck was “nervous and was in a rush to leave...

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2024-03-22 15:57:11 -

Commercial truck parking facility with 106 spots to open near U.S./Canada border
Next week, Canadian transportation officials will open a new commercial truck parking facility close to the U.S./Canada border. On March 28, 2024, the North Surrey Truck Parking Facility will open to provide more parking availability for commercial drivers. The facility is located off Highway 17 on South Fraser Perimeter Road in Surrey, B.C. City officials say this...

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2022-06-17 15:52:31 -

Majority stake of 800 truck cross-border carrier acquired by Fastfrate Group
A Canadian transportation company announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Challenger Motor Freight. On Thursday, Woodbridge, Ontario headquartered transportation and logistics company Fastfrate Group announced the majority acquisition of Challenger Group trucking company Challenger Motor Freight, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. Financial terms of the...

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2024-04-06 11:58:55 -

Saia partners with Mexican LTL for cross-border loads
Saia has partnered with a Mexican trucking company in a move that will help both companies serve customers across the border. Saia announced the partnership with Carga Express, a division of Fletes Mexico, on April 1st. The partnership will allow Saia to service Carga Express’ shipments into the US and Carga Express to service Saia’s shipments into...

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2022-07-26 23:42:57 -

Semi truck denied entry at border for “invasive” beetle found in cargo
A semi truck was denied entry into the US last week after agents discovered an invasive beetle hiding within the truck’s cargo. The incident happened on July 18th at the Roma Port of Entry in Roma, Texas. The beetle was found while agents were inspecting the truck’s load of maguey leaves, a plant that is part of the agave family. The tractor trailer was then...

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2025-04-16 17:16:08 -

CBP Seizes Over $14 Million in Meth Hidden in Bell Pepper and Cucumber Shipment
PHARR, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted more than $14 million worth of methamphetamine last week, concealed in a shipment of bell peppers and cucumbers. The drug bust occurred on April 11 at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, when a tractor-trailer entered the U.S. from Mexico with a shipment declared as produce. Officers referred the...

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2025-03-25 21:52:14 -

CBP Seizes Over 1,600 Pounds of Meth in Two Back-to-Back Tractor Trailer Busts at Calexico Cargo Facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made two significant methamphetamine seizures on consecutive days at the Calexico Cargo Facility in Calexico, California. The first seizure occurred shortly after 6 a.m. when a 36-year-old man driving a red tractor trailer sought entry into the U.S. from Mexico. The truck was referred for secondary inspection, where non-intrusive technology revealed...

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2025-03-24 18:35:04 -

Man Arrested After 17 Undocumented Immigrants Found Hidden in Lumber Cargo
A man has been arrested after U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered multiple individuals hiding inside a trailer loaded with lumber, according to an arrest affidavit. A blue SUV pulling a trailer with lumber arrived at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 35. The driver, identified as Jorge Gonzalez, was referred for secondary inspection after a K-9 unit alerted to possible...

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