Border officers seize six guns hidden in cargo trailer at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

Border officers seize six guns hidden in cargo trailer at Juarez-Lincoln Bridge by Jessica Warner Mon, November 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized six firearms and seven magazines after finding the weapons hidden inside a cargo trailer at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge. (SBG San Antonio) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Border Customs Firearms Juarez-Lincoln Bridge Laredo Operation Southern Surge Homeland Security Investigations Cargo trailer SAN ANTONIO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized six firearms and seven magazines after finding the weapons hidden inside a cargo trailer at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge. According to a CBP press release, the seizure happened Monday, Nov. 2, when a CBP officer referred a 2023 Dodge Ram towing a cargo trailer for a secondary inspection. CBP said the vehicle was driven by a 45-year-old male Mexican citizen. After a canine alert and an examination using a nonintrusive inspection system, CBP officers discovered four rifles, two handguns and seven magazines concealed within merchandise in the cargo trailer, the agency said. “We continue to see exceptional results from the officers leading Operation Southern Surge,” Port Director Albert Flores said. “This initiative strengthens our ongoing efforts to combat terrorist criminal organizations and maintaining border security.” CBP said it seized the weapons and magazines, and Homeland Security Investigations special agents deferred federal prosecution pending investigation of the seizure. Trending Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet IH-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. Two adults, three children killed after vehicle goes off bridge near I-10 in Seguin A single-vehicle crash near FM 725 and Interstate 10 prompted road closures in Seguin on Sunday afternoon, according to the Seguin Police Department.In a traffic alert posted to Facebook, police said at 1:30 p.m. on Fried Chicken Sandwich Day: Where to find the best deals National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day brings free and discounted sandwiches to San Antonio, with app and rewards deals from Popeyes, Wingstop, McDonald’s, Whataburger, KFC and more as chicken sandwich demand keeps rising. Highway 281 Southbound re-opened after 18-wheeler crash Highway 281 Southbound re-opened after 18-wheeler crash Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas, will need more than executive order **The headline has been edited due to character limits NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 12 NEW Family sues Camp Mystic owners as wrongful-death pause lifts amid bankruptcy 13 NEW Trial date 'tentatively set' for man accused of murdering actor Jonathan Joss 4 NEW Deep dive into Mayor Jones's legislative priority amendment 4 Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks on midterm election results, cost of living, ICE facility