Over$ 85,000 in unreported cash was just found in a car that Border Patrol agents were trying to drive to Mexico from South Texas.
U. S. During an outgoing observation at the Pharr International Bridge on April 14, Customs and Border Protection seize the assets.
The car was driven by a 19-year-old U. S. member whose car was scanned using non-intrusive assessment systems.
The technology is being used more frequently throughout the ports of entry that connect South Texas and Mexico. and will be included in a brand-new addition to a notoriously popular border police convoy north of Laredo.
Carrying more than$ 10,000 in cash without it being reported to a CBP officer at a port of entry is not illegal.
This important inbound money arrest was caused by inspection expertise and experience, according to Port Director Carlos Rodriguez. These kinds of seizures, which frequently involve proceeds from illegal activity, have a significant impact and reveal CBP’s continued commitment to our top priority border security mission. ”
Sandra Sanchez can be reached at SSanchez@BorderReport. org.
