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CBP seizes firearms and ammunition at Presidio Port of Entry
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized multiple guns and ammunition attempting to illegally enter Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry, said Customs and Border Protection.During an inspection, CBP officers found 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 magazines, 500 ro...
Key takeaway During an inspection, CBP officers found 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 magazines, 500 rounds of ammunition and firearm components including machine gun barrels in a 2013 Nissan X-trail headed for Mexico.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized multiple guns and ammunition attempting to illegally enter Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry, said Customs and Border Protection.During an inspection, CBP officers found 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 magazines, 500 ro...
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