More than $3.6 million in cocaine hidden in tractor trailer seized by border patrol agents

ROMA, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than $3.6 million in cocaine at the Roma Port of Entry on Wednesday.

According to a CBP press release Thursday, the seizure occurred the day before when officers stopped a tractor trailer hauling a mixed commodity shipment for inspection.

Officers discovered 110 packages containing a total of 124.86 kilograms (275.22 pounds) of alleged cocaine concealed within the shipment, with an estimated street value of $3,675,379.

CBP turned over the narcotics, tractor trailer, and driver to the Roma Police Department who initiated a criminal investigation.