PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized multiple guns and ammunition attempting to illegally enter Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry, said Customs and Border Protection.

During an inspection, CBP officers found 6 rifles and two handguns, 180 magazines, 500 rounds of ammunition and firearm components including machine gun barrels in a 2013 Nissan X-trail headed for Mexico.

Officials said the driver, a U.S. resident and Mexican citizen was taken into custody and charged with smuggling good and trafficking in firearms.