Laredo CBP Officers Thwart Smuggling of THC Products and Weapon Components at World Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the World Trade Bridge stopped an attempt to smuggle over 41 pounds of Tetrahydrocannabinol-infused products and weapon components. The seizure occurred during a routine outbound inspection on the U.S. side of the bridge, according to the

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Alberto Flores, the Port Director for the Laredo Port of Entry, complimented his team’s efforts in an official statement. “Officers conducting outbound operations demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this smuggling attempt,” Flores stated. The operation shows ongoing efforts at national borders to stop the illegal transport of substances and items, as stated by the

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On Tuesday,

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officers inspected a tractor-trailer scheduled for export and found Tetrahydrocannabinol-infused vape cartridges, seltzer cans, gummies, and roll-on gel. The shipment lacked proper documentation, which raised suspicions. Officers also discovered Colt AR trigger components and AR-15 barrel nut tools. The contraband and weapon parts were seized, and Homeland Security Investigations is now conducting a criminal investigation.

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