US Border Agents Seize Over $990K of Methamphetamine at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge
On March 16, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers conducting inspections at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas, uncovered 107.71 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside plastic buckets. The illegal shipment, estimated to be worth more than $990,000, was hidden in buckets labeled as waterproofing acrylic. The discovery was made after a secondary search of a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, which included the use of canine units and non-intrusive inspection technology. This successful interdiction reflects the vigilance and tactical skills employed by CBP officers to prevent illicit drugs from entering the United States. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive substance linked to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Mar 2026 20:03
US Border Patrol Records Tenth Month Without Illegal Alien Releases Amid Spike in Drug Seizures
For the tenth straight month, US Border Patrol has not released a single illegal alien into the interior of the United States, reflecting a significant decrease in unauthorized border crossings. This sustained enforcement marks a notable change in border management and aligns with administration efforts to tighten security. Simultaneously, Customs and Border Protection reported a surge in drug interdictions, with seizures in February reaching their highest level in over four years. This increase underscores intensified smuggling attempts and ongoing challenges at the southwest border. The zero-release policy affects thousands of migrants who otherwise might have been processed and released internally,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Mar 2026 18:30
US Border Officers Seize Over $365K in Cocaine and Heroin at Texas Bridge
On March 11, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, seized hard narcotics valued at over $365,000. The seizure occurred after a CBP officer referred a 50-year-old Mexican man driving a 2020 Kenworth box truck for additional inspection. Using both canine units and a nonintrusive scanning system, officers discovered a significant quantity of cocaine and heroin concealed within the vehicle. This interdiction directly impacts efforts to reduce illegal drug flow into the United States, protecting public health and safety in communities across the region. The involvement of multiple inspection technologies and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Mar 2026 16:42
Louisville CBP Seizes 46 Pounds of Illegal Drugs Hidden in Mini Fridge from France
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville, Kentucky, conducted a significant drug interdiction earlier this month by confiscating 46 pounds of illegal drugs hidden inside a shipment declared as a mini fridge from France. The shipment was flagged by a CBP canine unit, leading to a detailed inspection. Among the seized items were 23 pounds of Ethylpentedrone Hydrochloride, a Schedule I synthetic stimulant linked to severe health risks including cardiac arrest, insomnia, and paranoia, and 23 pounds of Ketamine, a Schedule III anesthetic drug sometimes misused recreationally. The presence of these substances in a commercial shipment indicates efforts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 16:12
