Over $500K in heroin found hidden in tortilla presses, candy dispensers at Texas-Mexico border
The combined weight of the heroin was 26.96 pounds, according to border officials
Spencer Heath, Digital Journalist
The alleged heroin had an estimated street value of $517,072. (Copyright 2025 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection - All rights reserved.)
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $500,000 in heroin concealed inside tortilla presses and candy dispensers at the Texas-Mexico border, according to a news release.
The seizure occurred on July 9 at the Camino Real International Bridge during the inspection of a Dodge pickup truck.
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The use of inspection equipment as well as a K-9 unit led to the discovery of six heroin packages with a combined weight of 26.96 pounds, the release stated.
The heroin, which had an estimated street value of $517,072, was hidden inside tortilla presses and candy dispensers, border officials said.
Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested the driver and the passenger of the pickup truck, according to the release.
