Presidio
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized firearms and ammunition from a Mexican National and U.S. permanent resident trying to enter Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry on July 8.
According to a CBP release: “During Southbound inspections, CBP officers discovered 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 magazines, 500 rounds of ammunition and firearm components including machine gun barrels in a 2013 Nissan X-Trail headed for Mexico. Non-intrusive inspection technology discovered anomalies in the vehicle, prompting a physical inspection of the vehicle that uncovered hidden compartments containing the contraband.”
The driver, a male not identified by CBP, was arrested and charged with smuggling goods and trafficking in firearms.
“This seizure demonstrates CBP’s commitment to preventing firearms and ammunition from illegally entering Mexico and arming dangerous criminal organizations,” said Ray Provencio, Director of the CBP El Paso Field Office. “Our southbound inspection teams search for firearms, ammunition, and currency from illicit criminal activities to prevent this contraband from arming and financing the Mexican Drug cartels. And by doing so we assist our Government of Mexico law enforcement partners as we work to make our shared border region safer.”
