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EXCLUSIVE: CBP Seizes $1M in Cocaine Hidden in Passenger Bus

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FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry intercepted more than $1 million worth of cocaine, preventing tens of thousands of lethal doses from entering American communities.

The seizure, which took place April 11 at the Hidalgo International Bridge, highlights both the scale of narcotics trafficking along the southern border and the Trump administration’s renewed enforcement focus at ports of entry.

CBP officers referred a commercial passenger bus for secondary inspection after detecting anomalies during primary screening. During a canine examination and nonintrusive-inspection-system scan, officers discovered 36 packages containing 78 pounds of suspected cocaine concealed inside the seats of the bus. Authorities estimate the street value of the narcotics at $1,042,034.

“This hard narcotics seizure exemplifies CBP’s steadfast effort to keep our borders secure,” said Carlos Rodriguez, port director at the Hidalgo Port of Entry, in a statement to The Daily Signal. “This poison will not enter our streets thanks to the enforcement focus of our frontline officers.”

Homeland Security Investigations has launched a criminal investigation into the smuggling operation.

The Hidalgo interdiction comes amid a sharp nationwide rise in drug seizures. In March alone, CBP seized more than 65,000 pounds of narcotics, including 613 pounds of fentanyl. Overall, CBP seized 27% more drugs in March than during the same month last year.

The crackdown on illicit drugs extends beyond one month. Through the first half of fiscal year 2026, CBP has seized 24% more drugs than during the same period in fiscal year 2024, and 19% more than the four-year average over that timeframe.

Under President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the administration has prioritized aggressive enforcement at ports of entry, expanded the use of nonintrusive inspection technology, and reinforced deterrence for smugglers and criminal networks.

“The largest difference is in terms of enhanced enforcement focus and consequence delivery,” Rodriguez said. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Mullin, the administration has empowered our agents and officers to do their job again. As a result, CBP has delivered the most secure border in American history, setting border crossing records repeatedly this year.”

CBP officials say that shift in enforcement posture has translated into stronger interdictions at ports of entry, where most hard narcotics including fentanyl are seized.

During an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal, Rodriguez emphasized that seizures like this one carry consequences far beyond statistics.

“Narcotics such as cocaine—and harder substances like fentanyl—are deadly,” Rodriguez said. “They lead to overdoses and addiction, and drug trafficking fuels cartel violence against anyone who stands in their way as they push drugs north.”

“People who become addicted often grow desperate and resort to theft and violence to feed their habits,” he added. “Narcotics exact a human cost. They lay waste to everything they touch, and most people are unaware of the true human cost.”

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