At the Texas/Mexico border, a wide range of items, including bologna, are confiscated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Recently, at the Presidio port of entry, these officers seized a staggering 748 pounds of Mexican bologna from a vehicle that had arrived from Mexico. In addition to this prohibited meat, the CBP officers made another noteworthy discovery during their search of the vehicle. They found over 280 boxes of prescription medications that were not declared, as well as a significant amount of cash that had also gone undeclared.
The woman initially declared a cooked meal during her primary inspection, as stated in a press release. However, officers conducting a second examination noticed that her suitcases appeared to be unusually heavy. It is worth noting that Mexican bologna is considered a prohibited item due to its composition of pork, which poses a risk of introducing foreign animal diseases to the U.S. pork industry.
In addition to the car, the following substances were discovered: Tramadol, a schedule IV controlled substance, Fentermina, Alprazolam, Clonazapam, Diazapam, Farmapram, Ampigran, and Sulfamethoxazole. The driver received a civil penalty of $1,000, and the bologna was confiscated and disposed of by CBP agriculture specialists in accordance with USDA regulations. Furthermore, the medication was seized, and CBP officers also confiscated the vehicle and discovered over $7,600 in concealed currency.
