U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SEIZES $14 MILLION WORTH OF METHAMPHETAMINE HIDDEN IN VEGETABLE SHIPMENT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge, a key crossing point between South Texas and Mexico, intercepted a massive shipment of methamphetamine valued at over $14 million. The illicit drugs were ingeniously concealed within a cargo of vegetables, marking a significant victory in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking.

The discovery was made on April 11, when CBP officers at the international bridge cargo facility encountered a tractor trailer entering the U.S. from Mexico. Following a routine inspection, the 18-wheeler was referred for a secondary examination. Utilizing non-intrusive inspection technology and the keen senses of a specially trained canine team, officers uncovered 300 packages of alleged methamphetamine. The total weight of the seized narcotics was approximately 1,635 pounds.

CARLOS RODRIGUEZ, Port Director, commended the vigilance of the officers, stating, “Our CBP officers continue to use all tools and resources to safeguard our borders by preventing these harmful narcotics from reaching America’s streets.” The narcotics and the vehicle were seized, and the investigation was handed over to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

This significant bust follows a record-breaking month for CBP in March, where the agency seized 650 pounds of fentanyl, marking a 24% increase from February. According to CBP’s monthly report, nationwide seizures of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana surged by 47% in March compared to the previous month. Specifically, cocaine seizures rose by 32%, while methamphetamine seizures skyrocketed by 72%.

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