CBP Officers Intercept Firearms and Magazines in Laredo Merchandise Shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized six firearms and seven magazines hidden in merchandise during an inspection at the Juarez Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
Laredo, TX, November 9, 2026 —
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted a shipment containing firearms and magazines at the Juarez Lincoln Bridge port of entry in Laredo, Texas. The seizure occurred during a routine inspection of merchandise.
According to reports, CBP officers discovered six firearms and seven magazines concealed within the merchandise. The exact nature of the merchandise was not specified, nor was the date of the seizure. The location of the discovery was confirmed as the Juarez Lincoln Bridge, a key crossing point in Laredo, Texas.
Further details regarding the origin or intended destination of the shipment, as well as any information about individuals associated with the attempt to import these items, were not immediately available. CBP has not released details on whether any arrests were made or if further investigations are underway in connection with this incident.
The Juarez Lincoln Bridge is one of several international bridges connecting Laredo, Texas, with Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, facilitating significant cross-border trade and travel. Seizures of illegal arms and ammunition are a regular occurrence as CBP officers work to enforce U.S. laws and prevent illicit goods from entering the country.
The agency’s interdiction efforts at ports of entry are designed to detect and disrupt the flow of contraband, including weapons that could be used in criminal activities. The specific types and serial numbers of the seized firearms and magazines have not been publicly disclosed. The value of the seized items also remains unstated.
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