Drugs

CBP Officers Find $952K Worth of Cocaine in Emergency Food Pouches

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment containing 29 pounds of cocaine concealed in 11 pouches labeled as shelf-stable emergency food rations. The cocaine has a street value of $952,200.Cocaine

The pouches were part of a shipment of survival gear containing buckets, canteens, and other items headed from a fictitious address in Fullerton, California to a private residence in Mona Vale, Australia.

CBP Cincinnati Port Director Richard Gillespie commended his officers for their work on this shipment. “CBP is responsible for ensuring that all goods entering and exiting the United States do so in accordance with all applicable U.S. laws and regulations. Our officers and specialists in Cincinnati consistently showcase their quality training and commitment to the CBP mission. They are exceptional at what they do, and are part of the best frontline defense in the world.”

Cocaine is a dangerous and highly addictive stimulant. Abuse of the drug can lead to paranoia, exhaustion, heart conditions, convulsions, stroke, and death. It is classified as a Schedule II stimulant under the Controlled Substances Act.