CBP Officers Seize More Than $14 Million in Meth at Pharr International Bridge
· Texas Border Business
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $14 million worth of methamphetamine at the Pharr International Bridge. On May 16, during a routine inspection of a tractor trailer carrying lettuce from Reynosa, Mexico, CBP officers discovered anomalies using nonintrusive inspection equipment. A physical search revealed 307 packages of meth weighing a total of 1,644.64 pounds (746 kg) hidden in the trailer. The narcotics and the vehicle were confiscated, and Homeland Security Investigations has launched a criminal investigation. Port Director Carlos Rodriguez emphasized the importance of CBP's efforts in preventing dangerous drugs from reaching American streets.
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