Over $2.8M in Narcotics Seized at Texas Border Crossing

CBP officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry intercepted massive drug shipments in two separate incidents.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:37pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a tightly wrapped package of suspected narcotics, the harsh flash lighting creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the law enforcement efforts to seize dangerous drugs at the border.CBP officers' vigilance at the border intercepts millions in illicit drugs before they can reach U.S. streets.Eagle Pass Today

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas seized over $2.8 million worth of narcotics in two separate enforcement actions over the past week. The seizures included 57 pounds of suspected cocaine and 237 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, which were discovered hidden in the floorboards of vehicles attempting to cross the border.

Why it matters

The Eagle Pass Port of Entry is a major international crossing point on the Texas-Mexico border, making it a target for drug trafficking organizations attempting to smuggle illicit substances into the United States. These large seizures demonstrate the vigilance and effectiveness of CBP officers in disrupting the flow of dangerous drugs across the border.

The details

In the first incident on March 27, CBP officers referred a 28-year-old U.S. citizen driving a Chevrolet Suburban for a secondary inspection. A search uncovered 25 packages containing 57 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden in the vehicle's floorboard, with an estimated street value of over $760,000. In the second seizure on March 29, officers inspected a 45-year-old Mexican citizen driving a Chevrolet Traverse hauling a trailer. They discovered 107 packages containing 237 pounds of suspected methamphetamine concealed in the trailer's floorboard, valued at over $2.1 million on the street.

  • The first seizure occurred on March 27 at the Camino Real International Bridge.
  • The second seizure occurred on March 29 at the Eagle Pass International Bridge.

The players

Pete Beattie

Port Director, Eagle Pass Port of Entry.

Homeland Security Investigations

Federal law enforcement agency that initiated criminal investigations into the seizures.

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What they’re saying

“These two significant hard narcotics seizures with a combined street value of more than $2.8 million reflect the continued vigilance and alertness our CBP officers put forth on a daily basis.”

— Pete Beattie, Port Director, Eagle Pass Port of Entry

The takeaway

These large drug busts at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry underscore the critical role that CBP officers play in securing the U.S. border and preventing dangerous narcotics from reaching communities across the country.