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U.S. citizen arrested after 130 pounds of cocaine found in vehicle at Texas-Mexico border
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Customs and Border Protection officers found over 130 pounds of the substance hidden in a vehicle.
A significant seizure of cocaine was made at the Texas-Mexico border earlier this month. S. Customs and Border Protection officers found over 130 pounds of the substance hidden in a vehicle.
7 million. The seizure occurred at the Del Rio Port of Entry, where officers discovered the cocaine inside an SUV. S.
citizen was arrested in connection with the incident. S. Customs and Border Protection or other federal authorities.
The incident highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling at the border.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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