U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Progreso Port of Entry over Memorial Day weekend seized cocaine valued at more than $1.1 million in a single enforcement action.
The seizure occurred on May 23 at the Progreso International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2026 GMC Sierra pickup driven by a 22-year-old male U.S. citizen for secondary inspection. CBP officers conducted a secondary examination that included utilization of a nonintrusive inspection system. Upon further physical examination, CBP officers discovered 33 packages containing 88 pounds of alleged cocaine hidden within the vehicle. The narcotics had an estimated street value of $1,175,085.
CBP officers seized the narcotics and vehicle. Texas DPS officers arrested the driver and initialed a criminal investigation into the seizure.
“Amid heavy traffic over the Memorial Day weekend our frontline CBP officers maintained strict vigilance and seized a significant quantity of narcotics,” said Port Director Michael Martinez, Progreso/Donna Port of Entry. “Enforcement actions like these perfectly illustrate CBP’s steadfast commitment to our priority border security mission.”