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U.S. citizen arrested after 130 pounds of cocaine found in vehicle at Texas-Mexico border
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The amount found was substantial, weighing in at 130 pounds.
Federal authorities have announced a significant seizure at the Texas-Mexico border. A large quantity of cocaine was discovered in a vehicle. The amount found was substantial, weighing in at 130 pounds.
Further details about the incident are available from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The seizure occurred at a port of entry in Del Rio.
The value of the seized cocaine is estimated to be over $1.7 million. A U.S. citizen was taken into custody in connection with the discovery.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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