CBP Officers Seize $1M Cocaine from Bus at Hidalgo International Bridge
Summary
CBP officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry seized 78 pounds of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,042,034 during a secondary inspection of a commercial bus on April 11, 2026. The narcotics were hidden within the seats of the bus in 36 packages. CBP seized both the narcotics and the vehicle, with Homeland Security Investigations now leading the investigation.
What changed
CBP officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry seized approximately 78 pounds of suspected cocaine (valued at $1,042,034) from a commercial bus referred for secondary inspection on April 11, 2026. The drugs were found in 36 packages concealed within the bus seats. CBP seized the narcotics and the bus; Homeland Security Investigations has initiated a follow-up investigation.
This announcement does not create compliance obligations for external parties. Organizations operating in cross-border transportation or passenger services face no new regulatory requirements from this enforcement action. The document is informational, reflecting an operational enforcement success by CBP rather than a change in policy or regulatory interpretation.
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CBP officers seize $1M in cocaine in bus at Hidalgo International Bridge
Release Date Fri, 04/17/2026 Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, CBP is stopping deadly drugs from flowing into American communities
HIDALGO, Texas —U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry recently seized cocaine valued at more than $1 million hidden within a passenger bus.
“This hard narcotics seizure exemplifies CBP’s steadfast effort to keep our borders secure,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo Port of Entry. “This poison will not enter our streets thanks to the enforcement focus of our frontline officers.”
Packages containing 78 pounds of cocaine seized by CBP officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry.
The seizure occurred on April 11 at the Hidalgo International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a commercial bus for secondary inspection. Following a canine and nonintrusive inspection system examination, CBP officers discovered 36 packages containing a total of 78 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden within the seats of the bus. The narcotics have a street value of $1,042,034.
CBP seized the narcotics and the bus. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure.
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