Over 190,000 'lethal' doses of cocaine seized in Valentine's Day week bust at southern border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the Laredo Port of Entry seized 190,000 lethal doses of cocaine worth $6,800,000, according to a press release.

The drugs were seized from a truck delivering flowers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday.

A 2018 T3 International tractor and trailer was referred for inspection by a CBP officer. The vehicle had a shipment of "roses/fresh flowers."

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Officers seized a total of 211 packages containing 516.76 pounds of alleged cocaine following a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination.

Laredo Port of Entry director Alberto Flores said in the release the "substantial" seizure "highlights the ...