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• Alton man found in possession of $3.4 million worth of methamphetamine headed to Dallas, DPS says

  March 7, 2026 11:37 AM

  An Alton man was found with nearly 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine headed to Dallas, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The news release said 32-year-old Diego Mendez, of Alton, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance over 400 grams. He... more »

• More than $10 million worth of meth found inside bags of oats at Pharr International Bridge Play Video

  December 19, 2025 10:41 AM

  More than $10 million worth of meth was found inside a shipment of oat flakes attempting to enter the United States from Mexico through the Pharr International Bridge. U.S. Customs and Border Protection selected the trailer hauling the shipment for a secondary inspection, according to a news release. ... more »

• Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in a plea deal

  December 1, 2025 6:16 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) — One of the sons of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty on Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal. Known locally in Mexico as the "Chapitos," or "little Chapos," Joaquin Guzman Lopez and brother Ovidio Guzman Lopez... more »

• Multiple arrests made at Donna drive-thru in connection with criminal investigation Play Video

  September 13, 2025 3:26 PM

  Three individuals were arrested in connection with a joint criminal investigation involving the Donna Police Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Donna police and the TABC executed a narcotics search warrant at Pechocho's Drive-Thru, located at 1241 East Business 83 on September 11. Two employees and a... more »

• More than $2.4 million worth of methamphetamine seized at Pharr port of entry Play Video

  June 12, 2025 11:44 AM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety seized more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine during a commercial vehicle inspection at the Pharr port of entry, according to a news release. The news release said 28-year-old Luis Fernando Sarinana Matias, of Reynosa, Mexico, was arrested and charged with possession of a... more »

• Undocumented Mexican national sentenced for smuggling nearly $3 million in narcotics in Pharr Play Video

  June 6, 2025 1:17 PM

  An undocumented Mexican national was sentenced for his role in possessing with intent to distribute nearly $3 million in methamphetamine that was concealed inside cabbages, according to a news release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to the news release, the sentencing comes after an investigation conducted by... more »

• 64-Year-Old from Brownsville Receives Life Sentence for Smuggling Meth in the U.S. Play Video

  January 14, 2020 5:54 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A life sentence was handed down Tuesday for an admitted meth dealer from Brownsville. Sixty-four-year-old Roberto Rosales, Jr. pled guilty 11 months ago. He admitted to smuggling methamphetamine into the U.S. from Mexico, then shipping it across the country. On Tuesday, a judge citing Rosales’ age... more »

• $1.8 Million of Meth Hidden in Truck Carrying Tomatoes, Seized at Pharr Bridge

  October 18, 2019 9:18 AM

  PHARR- $1,800,000 worth of meth was seized by Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge. On Thursday, a commercial truck transporting fresh tomatoes arrived from Mexico with 17 packages of alleged methamphetamine hidden inside a tire. The drugs weighed a total of 88 pounds. ... more »

• Houston Woman Arrested after Drug Smuggling Attempt at Hidalgo Int'l Bridge

  July 22, 2019 3:02 PM

  HIDALGO – A Houston woman is in custody after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine through the Hidalgo port-of-entry. Customs and Border Protection says the 45-year-old tried driving through the bridge early Monday morning. Officers discovered 36 packs of the alleged narcotics hidden in the vehicle, weighing about 70 pounds.... more »

• CBP Officers Discover Nearly $14M in Meth Hidden Inside Coconuts

  June 7, 2019 3:55 PM

  PHARR – Customs and Border Protection officers prevented nearly $14 million worth of liquid methamphetamine from making its way into the U.S. The seizure happened at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge. On Thursday, CBP officers made the discovery in a commercial shipment containing coconuts and limes. Officials seized... more »

• CBP Seizes Over $18M Worth of Methamphetamine at Pharr Port-of-Entry

  May 21, 2019 11:10 AM

  PHARR – Customs and Border Protection officers seized $18.5 million worth of methamphetamine at a port-of-entry. It happened Friday at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge. The drugs were discovered by a K-9 officer in a tractor-trailer transporting a shipment of carrots. Officials found more than 350 packages of... more »

• CBP Seizes More Than $3M Worth of Alleged Meth within 4-Day Span Play Video

  March 21, 2019 10:37 AM

  DONNA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $3 million worth of alleged methamphetamine within four days. The first incident occurred Saturday at the Donna International Crossing. A 40-year-old female Mexican citizen was referred for a secondary inspection, which led to the discovery of 38... more »

• CBP Arrest Man Attempting to Smuggle Nearly $1M in Methamphetamine

  March 15, 2019 12:48 PM

  HIDALGO – A man was arrested at the Hidalgo International Bridge after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine Wednesday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the 44-year-old Mexican national was referred to secondary inspection on the bridge when K9 officers alerted officials. CBP discovered $940,000 worth of methamphetamine, weighing 47... more »

• CBP Seizes $12 Million Worth of Alleged Meth at Port of Entry Play Video

  February 19, 2019 3:49 PM

  UPDATE (2/20): The frozen strawberries used in a foiled smuggling attempt at a Rio Grande Valley port of entry have been returned to the original owner. U.S. Customs and Border Protection released a press statement which says: "Provided the commodity is not destroyed or contaminated during the extraction... more »

• Woman Arrested in Failed Drug Smuggling Attempt Play Video

  June 27, 2018 11:56 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – A U.S. citizen was arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle over $200,000 worth of methamphetamine. The bust happened Tuesday at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge when a Nissan Maxima was referred for secondary inspection. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 13 pounds of alleged meth. The... more »

• CBP Arrests 2 in Meth Bust at Hidalgo Bridge

  July 20, 2017 3:35 PM

  HIDALGO – Nearly 28 pounds of alleged methamphetamine were found concealed inside a car at the Hidalgo International Bridge. CBP officers referred a gold 2001 Nissan Pathfinder for secondary inspection on Saturday. A K-9 aided in the discovery of 10 packages of meth. The narcotics’ street value is estimated to... more »