CBP Goes 4 for 4, Seizing Undeclared Currency, Firearms, and Ammunition While Conduction Outbound Inspections
EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) interdicted a steady stream of undeclared currency, firearms and ammunition this week in four enforcement actions at Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
“Our frontline officers continue to demonstrate the effectiveness of blending inspection skills and experience with the use of technology in these enforcement actions,” said Port Director Paul Del Rincon, Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
On Monday April 27, 2020, at Camino Real Bridge. While inspecting a GMC 3500, CBP officers discovered a Taurus Armas GC2 9 mm. pistol and two Pro Cal 9 mm magazines hidden within a DVD player. Pistol and magazines were seized and a $500 penalty was issued.
Also on April 27, CBP officer conducting examination of a Chevrolet Silverado discovered 28 22caliber rounds. The ammunition was seized.
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at International Bridge 1. While conduction examination of a Chevrolet 2500 CBP officers discovered a Smith and Wesson SD40 Crimson Trace pistol, Winchester 190 .22 Long Rifle, 3 Smith and Wesson SD40 14 round magazines, Pro Mag Smith and Wesson .40 25 round magazine and 319 rounds of different caliber ammunition. Pistol, rifle, magazines and all ammunition was seized.
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, CBP officers inspected a 2008 Saturn Astro XR traveling outbound at the Camino Real Bridge driven by a 35 year-old male Mexican citizen accompanied by a 45 year-old male Mexican citizen. During the inspection officers discovered $12,247 of unreported currency. The undeclared money was seized and both subject were arrested and turned over to Maverick County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation.
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