U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted weapons and ammunition en route from the United States to Mexico. The incident is currently under investigation by Homeland Security special agents as a potential criminal case.
On Tuesday, the federal agency announced that four weapons, seven magazines, and 700 rounds of ammunition were seized by CBP officers inside a truck and trailer that crossed the border at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas.
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On Monday, law enforcement officers confiscated a stash of weapons and ammunition during outbound examinations at the Camino Real International Bridge.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered a stash of weapons during a secondary inspection of a 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 that was transporting a trailer. The officers uncovered four weapons, seven magazines, and 700 rounds of various calibers that were concealed within a plastic tote. The vehicle was headed southbound when it was flagged for inspection.
Port Director Pete Beattie at Eagle Pass Port of Entry stated that this enforcement action showcases CBP’s unwavering dedication to our critical border security mission while also ensuring the safety of our border communities.
On Tuesday, CBP South Texas announced a significant bust of outbound weapons on X. They shared a photo of the confiscated weapons and ammunition in their post and added that HSI San Antonio is currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
