CBP Officers Discover Stolen Vehicle at the Peace Bridge Valued at Approximately $65,000

US Border Patrol

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Entry seized a stolen vehicle that was encountered at the Peace Bridge.

Yesterday, CBP officers encountered a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT passenger vehicle attempting entry into the United States. A 25-year-old United States citizen indicated that he was attempting to go to Canada and was refused entry due to lack of paperwork. CBP officers then sent the driver and vehicle to the secondary inspection area to further exam the vehicle’s documentation.

Peace Bridge border crossing, Buffalo, New York.
Peace Bridge border crossing, Buffalo, New York.

During the secondary examination, the title and registration were further inspected for their validity. CBP officers then completed an in-depth search of the vehicle and discovered a secondary vehicle identification number (VIN) that did not correspond to the documentation that was originally provided. Further investigation of the additional VIN revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the city of New York Police Department. CBP Officers also determined that the vehicles documentation provided was fraudulent. Due to the year, make and model of the vehicle it was determined that the vehicle’s estimated value was more than $65,000.

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“Our CBP Officers utilize their unique set of skills to play a critical role in uncovering illegal activities at the border”, said Area Port Director Gaetano Cordone.  “We continue to work alongside our local law enforcement partners to help keep our communities safe.” 


After processing by CBP officers, the driver and vehicle were turned over to the Buffalo Police Department


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