U.S. Customs and Border Protection uncovered 2 drug busts that yielded $752,971 worth of cocaine in El Paso, Texas. The cocaine was found at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
The first drug seizure was on Feb. 9th 2024. Officers seized 10 packages containing a total of 23.63 pounds of cocaine hidden within a vehicle driven by a 53-year-old female U.S. citizen.
The narcotics have an estimated street value of $315,553.
The second cocaine discovery occurred on Feb. 11th 2024. 13 packages containing a total of 32.76 pounds of cocaine were hidden within a vehicle driven by a 25-year-old male U.S. citizen.
The narcotics have an estimated street value of $437,418.
Both suspects were arrested.
