DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations seized semi-automatic weapons, magazines and scopes hidden in futon furniture.

(credit: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

“Our CBP officers continue to do outstanding enforcement work,” said Port Director Liliana Flores, Del Rio Port of Entry. “This interception is just one example of the work they do to protect our communities on both sides of the border.”

The seizure happened on Tuesday,