Santa Teresa Port News

CBP Nabs 2 Smugglers at Santa Teresa Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operation officers working at the Santa Teresa port of entry arrested two people and seized 161 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $128,000, yesterday. “The combination of CBP officer expertise, tools, and technology led to this seizure,” said Ray Provencio, CBP Santa Teresa port director. The seizure was made at approximately 9:30 a.m. when a 2005 Chevrolet sport utility vehicle with two occupants entered the port from Mexico. CBP officers were screening vehicles waiting in line just south of the primary inspection booths. A CBP officer scanned the roof of the truck with a “Buster” density meter and received high readings consistent with hidden contraband.