Over $9M in Methamphetamine Discovered Concealed in Detergent Cargo at Roma Port
· Texas Border Business
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Roma Port of Entry intercepted over $9 million worth of methamphetamine during an enforcement action on August 11. The drugs were discovered in a 2012 tractor trailer that was initially carrying laundry detergent. A scan revealed irregularities, leading to the discovery of 240 packages containing 485.78 kilograms of meth. The estimated street value of the drugs is $9,573,752.24. The driver and the trailer were handed over to the Roma Police Department for a criminal investigation. Port Director Andres Guerra emphasized the commitment to border security and community safety.
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