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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently seized nearly $2 million in cigarettes and other undeclared commodities in Eagle Pass, Texas.<\/p>\n
The seizure took place on December 2, 2024, at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry, according to a release from CBP.<\/a><\/p>\n CBP officials were conducting outbound inspections on the Eagle Pass Camino Real International Bridge when they encountered a 2012 Kenworth T800 tractor pulling a trailer.<\/p>\n The Kenworth was referred for a secondary inspection.<\/p>\n According to CBP, the shipment\u2019s export invoice included a merchandise description of \u201cOther made-up articles, including dress\u201d with a total value of $7,936. However, non-intrusive inspection systems examination of the shipment showed \u201canomalies within the merchandise.\u201d<\/p>\n A physical search was conducted, revealing 26 pallets of cigarettes with 1,050 boxes or 52,500 cartons and four pallets of protein powder with 216 boxes or 1,296 bags.<\/p>\n The appraised value of the undeclared merchandise is $1,939,566, with the large volume of seized cigarettes accounting for the bulk of the appraised value.\u00a0<\/p>\n CBP seized the undeclared merchandised and assessed a fine of $16,971.<\/p>\n \u201cThis outbound enforcement action illustrates CBP\u2019s ongoing commitment to our priority border security mission while facilitating lawful commerce,\u201d said Port Director Pete Beattie, Eagle Pass Port of Entry.<\/p>\n .@DFOLaredo<\/a> @CBP<\/a> officers seize undeclared cigarettes and protein powder valued at $1.9M in export violation uncovered at Eagle Pass Port of Entry. Penalty issued. Read more here: https:\/\/t.co\/OJ9LVdZRWe<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2QWo4YmLYA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CBP South Texas (@CBPSouthTexas) January 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n