U.S. Department of Homeland Security El Paso Sector Customs and Border Protection 8901 Montana El Paso TX 79925
Office of Border Patrol (915) 834-8350
El Paso SectorRAU
Prepared on 09/01/10
Unusual Drug Concealment Methods
Drug: 9 lbs CocaineConcealment: BatteryDate: 04/09/10Location: Progresso Port of Entry
X-Ray Image Showing Hard Density of Dark Rectangular Shapes
Drug: No Contraband Found / BP AgentsBelieved Possibly Used to Conceal Contraband
Concealment: Fire ExtinguisherDate: 05/23/10Location: I-10 (Roadside) Indio, CA
US CurrencyConcealment: Party FavorsDate: 04/2010Location: Peru
Drug: Crystal MethConcealment: Deep UndercarriageDate: 03/07/2010Location: State Road 91, MM 307
Firearms & Ammo SeizureConcealment: Speaker Box & Spare
Tire CompartmentDate: 03/03/2010Location: Eagle Pass Port of Entry
Drug: 86.25 lbs Liquid PCP & 11.5 lbs Liquid CodeineConcealment: Fruit Juice CansDate: 07/19/2010Location: Sierra Blanca Station/Greyhound Bus Pax
Subjects Arrested ClaimedTo Have Been Successful on a Previous Attempt
Cans Appeared to be Factory Sealed / No
Visible Signs of Tampering
Drug: 24.67 lbs Cough Syrup w/ Liquid CodeineConcealment: Fuze & Arizona Drink ContainersDate: 04/02/2010Location: Sierra Blanca Station/Greyhound Bus Pax
K-9 Provided a StrongAlert to the Drink
Containers
Drug: 30.8 lbs CocaineConcealment: Fire ExtinguisherDate: 06/08/2009Location: Nogales Port of Entry (Commercial Facility)
Prepared by CBP-Nogales DIO-T J. Quirin from A-TCET images
Dummy gauge altered to read fullycharged. May be marked RCL JALISCOor PQS TEPEYAC Made in China.
Label has Spanish language useinstructions only – no brand or consumerinformation.
Bottles look new. No pressure testmarkings on the bottom.
EACH BOTTLE contained 2 KGs of COC.Seven bottles found in tractor tool/storagearea under sleeper.
Drug: 112 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Wood Planks to Trailer FloorDate: 04/24/2010Location: Douglas, AZ Port of Entry
Drug: 25.96 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Rubber Tubing Similar to a HoseDate: 01/25/2010Location: Ciudad Juarez / Mexican Military
Note That This Method ofConcealment is Believed toHave Been Used to PassContraband Through Fenceor Storm Crates
Drug: Ukn lbs CocaineConcealment: Styrofoam Peanut Packaging MaterialDate: UnkLocation: Unk
Firearm – Hand GunConcealment: Paint CanDate: 04/2010Location: Unk
The following homemade “hide a can” device information was forwarded to the El Paso Operations Center from the Office of Intelligence and Operations Coordination. It is being disseminated as an officer safety alert so that all may be aware of these type of instruments when conducting searches.
Drug: 6,710 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Spools of HayDate: 02/07/2010Location: BP and DEA Joint Op / Rio Grand City
Drug: 769.56 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Nylon Rope SpoolsDate: 05/07/2009Location: BOTA Commercial Import Facility
Darker Areas on Spools From X-ray ImageShow HeavierDensity-Marijuana
Drug: 37.58 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Beer & Soda CansDate: 05/13/2010Location: YSL Port of Entry
X-Ray Image1992 Intl. Tractor
X-Ray Image of Bundles
236 lbs Marijuana Hidden in Fuel Tank
Drug: 236 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Saddle Fuel TanksDate: 05/07/2010Location: BOTA Commercial Import Facility
Drug: 1.21 lbs HeroinConcealment: Oversized Sport ShoesDate: 05/09/2010Location: PDN Pedestrian Lanes
Drug: 203 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Propane TankDate: 02/24/2010Location: BOTA Port of Entry
Drug: 7.30 lbs CocaineConcealment: BatteryDate: 01/23/2010Location: BOTA Port of Entry
Drug: 33.11 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Picture FramesDate: 02/19/2010Location: PDN Port of Entry
Drug: 627 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Jalapeno Pepper ShipmentDate: 01/14/2010Location: BOTA Import Facility
Jalapeno Peppers– Top
Marijuana- Bottom
Drug: 7.79 lbs MarijuanaConcealment: Brake DrumsDate: 12/22/2009Location: YSL Port of Entry
Bundles Hidden in Brake Drum