July 9, 2008

Authorities Investigating Holiday Bust

Wednesday , July 09, 2008 Posted: 04:29 PM
Over $250,000 found inside care

HARLINGEN - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents continue to work leads to locate and arrest the person or persons responsible for concealing approximately $276,880.00 in U.S. currency inside a Honda truck.

On July 4, a DPS Trooper in Raymondville initiated a vehicle traffic stop along U.S. Highway 77. According to DPS, a consent search of the vehicle revealed the money hidden inside the pick-up truck. The driver was questioned but was not charged.

ICE has launched an investigation into bulk cash smuggling. The investigation into this case is ongoing.

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