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At first, the The operation began with a routine x-ray of the truck. which was just leaving the port of entry. This primary examination, carried out with state-of-the-art equipment, detected anomalies in the trailer’s load.
When the entity officials were surprised about this, They proceeded to undertake a detailed physical inspection with a K-9 team confirming suspicions. Agents found 100 bricks of what was confirmed to be cocaine behind a false wall built inside the trailer.
The bricks were hidden in a cavity designed specifically to evade security controls, which demonstrates the innovation of smuggling networks.
The drug, along with the truck and trailer, was seized.. The truck driver, a Canadian citizen, will face charges in St. Clair County. Jeffrey Wilson, director of the port, explained on the official CBP portal that they will continue under the Using tools to disrupt the flow of dangerous drugs towards the communities.
CBP’s effort to prevent drug smuggling into the United States
For his part, the acting special agent in charge, Jared Murpheyof HSI in Detroit, also highlighted the importance of the discovery. “This seizure is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement at all levels to dismantle transnational criminal organizations,” he said.
This discovery occurred shortly after one of the largest fentanyl seizures at the border north over the past five years, providing another example of successful operations.
While, Marty C. RaybonDirector of Field Operations, stressed the importance of the case. “Fighting transnational crime and Protecting our borders are some of our priorities permanent. This case exemplifies the ongoing commitment of the CBP Field Operations to Fulfill Our Mandateand I am proud of the work done by those involved,” he concluded.
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