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Border Patrol agents found nearly 100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside the fuel tank of a vehicle a United States citizen was driving a day after he successfully crossed the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge, according to a criminal complaint against him.
Angelo Delgado crossed into the U.S. at the Hidalgo port of entry in a gray 2007 Toyota Camry at 8:18 p.m. Sunday, the complaint said.
The following day, at about 1:51 p.m., Delgado tried to cross a Border Patrol checkpoint near Hebbronville where agents saw Delgado was visibly nervous, the report said.
According to agents, Delgado said he was traveling from Starr County to San Antonio.
A K-9 alerted authorities about the odor of a controlled substance and Delgado was referred to a secondary inspection, the complaint said.
Agents saw the fuel tank had been tampered with and found 96 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in an aftermarket constructed compartment in the fuel tank, the document said.
Homeland Security Investigations Special Agents from McAllen responded to the checkpoint to assist with the investigation and interviewed Delgado, who admitted he knew there were drugs concealed within the fuel tank and that he intended to transport the drugs into the interior of the U.S.
It remains unclear if Delgado remains in custody or if he was released on bond.
