US CBP Officers seize 403 pounds of cocaine concealed inside rolling door cylinders in the San Juan seaport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 403 pounds, (183 Kilograms) of cocaine concealed inside rolling door cylinders within a container that arrived from the Dominican Republic to the port of San Juan. The estimated value of the contraband is $3.6 million.
“These seizures underscore the critical role our CBP plays in protecting our borders. Each interception, hidden within cargo from foreign sources, represents not only a victory against the flow of deadly substances but also our agency’s commitment to combatting the devastating impact of drug trafficking on our communities. Our officers put themselves on the line daily to dismantle these threats and ensure a safer future for all.” stated Roberto Vaquero, Director of Field Operations for the San Juan Field Office. “We remain watchful in our efforts to disrupt criminal networks attempting to exploit our ports and continue to partner closely with international, local and Federal agencies to uphold the safety and security of our region.”
On Oct. 3, CBP officers assigned to the Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team (A-TCET) were inspecting containers from the M/V Wind arriving at the port of San Juan. The officers used non-intrusive technology finding anomalies within a container.
The officers found 156 bricks, concealed inside rolling door cylinders.
