Amid the busy holiday travel season agents of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained Texas border a 2016 Chevrolet van with passengers traveling to Mexico. A thorough inspection found them inside significant amount of illegal weapons, magazines and ammunition.
CBP officers assigned to the Del Río International Bridge in Texas conducted routine egress operations on Sunday, December 21st. In one of the tasks they chose a 2016 Chevrolet truck that was headed to Mexico to undergo an inspection Second test.
As part of the procedure, the The vehicle and the commercial vehicle trailer transported on it were subjected to a non-contact inspection system scan and one Dog examination. After an additional physical inspection, agents discovered a hidden shipment, according to a statement:
All artifacts were seized by officers from the CBP Office of Operations (OFO, for its acronym in English). In addition, special agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). They launched a criminal investigation into the seizure.
“Every weapon and ammunition seized represents a neutralized potential threat,” he said. Liliana FloresDirector of the Del Río Port of Entry. “As this seizure demonstrates, we will continue to utilize every resource possible deter and disrupt illegal activities that endanger public safety,” he added.
In fiscal year 2025 Agents confiscated weapons and ammunition 2,997 timesaccording to CBP statistics. In the current fiscal year 2026, which began last October, They have 370 seizures.
In an announcement published in late November, the agency said the following Recommendations for travelers crossing the border at Christmas:
The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects this 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Holidays at the end of the year of 13 days, starting on December 20th and ending on January 1st.
This year’s forecast is for an increase of 2.2% compared to 2024. The means of transport will be:
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