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U.S. Authorities Halt Massive Arms and Ammunition Smuggling Operation to Mexico

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HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — In a significant operation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have intercepted a considerable cache of weapons at two critical South Texas border crossings, foiling attempts to smuggle them into Mexico.

Guns and ammo were seized Dec. 21, 2025, from a van and trailer at the Del Rio International Bridge in South Texas. (Photo Courtesy CBP)

On a recent Sunday, authorities in Del Rio reported the confiscation of three firearms, nine magazines, and an astonishing 1,389 rounds of ammunition. These were discovered in a vehicle attempting to cross the Del Rio International Bridge into Ciudad Acuña, Mexico.

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