Texas CBP Officers Intercept $6.8M of Cocaine Hidden in Fresh Flower Shipment

Texas CBP officers intercept $6.8M of cocaine hidden in fresh flower shipment

CBP officers seized $6.8 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of roses at the Laredo Port of Entry just before Valentine's Day.

$6.8 million in cocaine seized from tractor trailer loaded with fresh flowers at Texas border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently seized more than 500 pounds of cocaine from a commercial truck hauling flowers at a Texas border crossing. The drug seizure took place on February 10, 2026, at the World Trade Bridge located in Laredo, Texas, CBP said. A CBP officer referred a 2018 T3 International tractor and trailer manifesting a shipment of “roses/fresh flowers” for secondary inspection using a canine and non-intrusive inspect…

CBP get $6.8 million in cocaine at Texas border

LAREDO, Texas— A major drug bust took place at the border in Laredo, Texas earlier this week. According to a media release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $6,800,000 in street value. “This substantial cocaine seizure at the World Trade Bridge highlights the steadfast dedication of our officers in safeguarding our borders and communities from the threat of illicit drug…