U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) seized 2.69 kilograms of cocaine found hidden within a checked luggage bag. A U.S. citizen was taken into custody and handed over to the DFW Department of Public Safety for processing.
CBP officers discovered the checked luggage and found several sealed packages of a white powdery substance, later confirmed to be cocaine, concealed inside the luggage’s lining.
“Our CBP officers work every day to keep our borders safe and secure,” said CBP Acting Area Port Director Raul Orona. “CBP is committed to combating drug trafficking at every level, and we will continue to relentlessly pursue criminal networks and individuals who contribute to the scourge of drug abuse and addiction.”…