Woman caught carrying more than 700 pounds from Bologna to southern border: CBP

A woman was arrested in Presidio, Texas, for smuggling more than 700 pounds of banned Mexican bologna and more than 280 boxes of undeclared prescription drugs across the southern border.

The suspect, a 43-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested around 4 p.m. Monday at the Presidio port of entry, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

She was arriving from Mexico driving a 2023 GMC Yukon when she was stopped and reported only a cooked meal during initial inspection, CBP said.

CBP agricultural specialists initiated a secondary inspection and discovered several suitcases in the vehicle that appeared heavier than expected.

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A woman was arrested in Presidio, Texas, for smuggling more than 700 pounds of banned Mexican bologna. (CBP)

Specialists opened a suitcase and found several rolls of Mexican bologna inside. A total of 40 rolls were found in the suitcases, which ended up containing 748 pounds of illegal meat.

Mexican bologna is banned because it is made from pork and could introduce foreign animal diseases into the U.S. pork industry, CBP said.

“We emphasize that it is important for travelers to educate themselves about what products are allowed to enter legally from overseas,” Benito Reyes, Jr., CBP Presidio Port Director, said in a statement. “And even if they think an item is allowed, travelers must still declare all items they are transporting into the United States to avoid fines and penalties.”

More than 280 boxes of undeclared medicines were seized. (CBP)

“The problem with pork products is that they can potentially introduce exotic animal diseases that can have devastating effects on the U.S. economy and our agricultural industry,” he continued.

More than 280 boxes of undeclared medications were also found hidden inside various panels of the vehicle. These medications include Tramadol, which is a Schedule IV controlled substance, as well as Fentermina, Alprazolam, Clonazapam, Diazapam, Farmapram, Ampigran, and Sulfamethoxazole.

The Bologna was seized and destroyed by CBP agricultural specialists.

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The Bologna was seized and destroyed by CBP agricultural specialists. (Alex Edelman/Getty Images)

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CBP officers also seized the drugs, the vehicle and more than $7,600 in concealed currency.

The woman was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty in connection with the smuggling incident.