dominicantoday - 11 days ago

San Juan, Puerto Rico.-  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 365 pounds (165 kilos) of cocaine, valued at approximately US$4 million, during a container inspection at the San Juan port. The shipment originated from the Dominican Republic, authorities confirmed. The discovery was made by CBP’s Anti-Terrorism and Contraband Team, which detected eight hidden bags containing 149 brick-shaped packages of cocaine during a random inspection. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the seizure. Roberto Vaquero, CBP’s Chief of Field Operations for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, praised the officers’ efforts, emphasizing that every intercepted shipment prevents drugs from reaching communities and underscores the agency’s ongoing commitment to protecting the Caribbean border.

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