Cocaine worth $1.4M seized at U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas

EAGLE PASS, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection says their officers seized more than $1.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in a tanker truck at a U.S. Port of Entry in Texas.

Cocaine worth $1.4M found at Eagle Pass Port of Entry

What we know:

According to CBP, officers seized the cocaine at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on Thursday. 

An officer had referred a 2013 Freightliner tractor hauling a fuel tanker for secondary inspection. The officers used canines and a non-intrusive inspection system.

According to CBP, during a physical examination, officers discovered the alleged cocaine hidden in the tractor.

The drugs, tractor and tanker were seized by CBP, and Homeland Security Investigation initiated a criminal investigation.

By the numbers:

CBP says there were 42 packages containing 108.29 pounds of alleged cocaine, which have an estimated street value of $1,445,896.

What we don't know:

The driver was not identified. Authorities did not say if they were facing any charges.

What they're saying:

"Our frontline officers continue to maintain rigorous vigilance and that dedication coupled with non-intrusive inspection system technology yielded this significant cocaine seizure," said Port Director Pete Beattie with the Eagle Pass Port of Entry.