CBP Officers Seize more than $10M in Meth at Pharr International Bridge
· Texas Border Business
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized over $10.7 million in methamphetamine hidden in a shipment labeled as leeks. On August 22, a tractor trailer from Reynosa, Mexico, was referred for further inspection after nonintrusive methods and a canine alert indicated potential narcotics. A physical search revealed 395 packages of meth weighing 1,204.82 pounds. Port Director Carlos Rodriguez praised the ongoing success of CBP efforts in disrupting smuggling attempts. The narcotics and vehicle were seized, and a criminal investigation has been launched by Homeland Security Investigations.
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