More Than $150,000 Seized From Truck At Border

PRESIDIO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) officers seized $170,000 hidden inside the tailgate of a pick-up truck Tuesday afternoon. Officers were conducting an outbound operation at the Presidio crossing when at about 12:50 p.m. a 2018 Nissan Titan pick-up driven by a 48-year-old American, accompanied by a 23-year-old Mexican citizen, approached the inspection area, CPB said.

A vehicle inspection revealed bundles of money wrapped in black tape hidden in the tailgate of the truck.

“CBP officers are working hard to stop the illegal movement of guns, ammunition and unreported currency,” Michael Neipert, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Presidio port director, said in a news release. “Travelers who do not follow federal currency reporting requirements run the risk of losing their currency and may potentially face criminal charges.”