CBP confiscates firearms and ammunition at Texas border crossing

On December 3, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo port of entry in Texas confiscated multiple firearms, magazines, and ammunition from a vehicle attempting to cross into Mexico.

CBP reported that on November 2, officers targeted a 2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup for inspection. The truck, along with its trailer, was traveling over the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge, one of four crossings in Texas connecting the United States and Mexico across the Rio Grande. Both the truck and trailer underwent a non-intrusive inspection system scan and a canine inspection.

The checks uncovered a total of 11 handguns, 10 magazines, a pistol grip, and 21 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, concealed among other items inside the trailer.

Laredo Port Director Alberto Flores emphasized the importance of the seizure, stating that the action demonstrates the officers commitment to CBPs mission of securing the border and protecting local communities.

Data from a 2023 Government Accountability Office report highlights the reliance of Mexican authorities on U.S. enforcement to prevent firearms from crossing the border and to curb the northbound flow of Mexican-produced drugs. The report noted that between 2014 and 2018, around 70% of firearms confiscated in Mexico were traced back to the United States.

Author: Aiden Foster