Officers find nearly 160 pounds of meth at Port of Naco

(KYMA, KECY) - Officers stopped a illegal drug smuggling at Port of Naco, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

On February 18 at about 10:19 a.m., officers stopped a 46-year-old Mexican citizen from entering the United States and referred him to secondary inspection.

Scanning technology led to officers searching a compartment in the bed of the truck, which held 26 packages of meth weighing about 159 pounds, says CBP.

The meth had an estimated street value of about $167,067.

We remain steadfast in our mission to stop contraband from entering the country”, stated Martin Gomez, Area Port Director for Douglas/Naco. “CBP Officers are the frontline here at the border, utilizing specialized skills to assess threats and deception attempts by the traveling public while facilitating legitimate travel.”