Incident Details
- The incident occurred on Sunday, March 8th, at the Roma Port of Entry.
- A 22-year-old man, a U.S. citizen driving a 2013 Ford Explorer, was referred for secondary inspection.
- Following a non-intrusive inspection system scan and a thorough search, authorities discovered 53 packages of methamphetamine hidden within the vehicle. This offense is as serious as the recent seizure of over 1 kg of methamphetamine where the suspect faced a long prison sentence in Georgia.
- Total weight: approximately 121.34 pounds (over 55 kg).
Authorities estimate the street value of the drugs to be around $1,084,728. This represents a significant achievement, similar to the seizure of over $100,000 worth of drugs on major transportation routes.
Official Response
Andres Guerra, Port Director for the Roma Port of Entry, stated:
“This seizure demonstrates our frontline officers' ability to use their experience, training, and technology to detect and stop large quantities of narcotics.”
Investigation
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested the driver.
- The criminal investigation is expanding and may be linked to organized crime gang crackdowns in border regions.
