Texas border officers seize nearly 9,000 rounds of ammo

The Brief

CBP officers at the Los Indios International Bridge in Brownsville seized nearly 9,000 rounds of ammunition hidden in a vehicle.

The 65-year-old Mexican driver was arrested after officers discovered multiple calibers of ammo during a secondary inspection.

Officials say the seizure underscores ongoing efforts to stop illegal exports of weapons and ammunition across the U.S.-Mexico border.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A recent stop at a Texas border crossing resulted in nearly 9,000 rounds of ammunition being seized from a vehicle.

The vehicle was driven by a 65-year-old man attempting to cross into Mexico, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection release says.

Thousands of bullets seized

What we know:

The incident happened on Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Los Indios International Bri