More Than $10 Million of Meth Seized at Texas/Mexico Border
Drug smuggling continues to be a problem at the Texas/Mexico border. The latest find was a huge drug bust that was worth over $10 million, which was hidden inside a shipment of lettuce.
On November 21, Border Patrol at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Pharr, Texas, intercepted a meth load worth $10,300,000.
The vehicle was randomly selected for further inspection utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment. It was during the secondary inspections that authorities found over 1,100 pounds of meth hidden
The vehicle and contraband were seized, and a criminal investigation has started. The vehicle used was not disclosed.
In a press release issued by US Customs and Border Protection, Port Director Carlos Rodriguez states.
“As this seizure aptly illustrates, our officers’ use of tools and technology were instrumental in this massive takedown of hard narcotics.”
We thank the Border Patrol for keeping these drugs off of the streets!
Drug smugglers think of creative hiding spots.
This TikTok videos shows 1,600 pounds of meth that were hidden in a shipment of blackberries.
@cbsmornings Two men are facing charges after police found nearly 1,600 pounds of meth stuffed into boxes of blackberries in the Atlanta area. Investigators say it’s a troubling trend, with drugs recently turning up in everything from cucumbers to celery and jalapeños peppers. #crime #atlanta #police ♬ original sound - CBS Mornings
Over the years, Border and Customs have found drugs in some pretty creative spots. Check out this gallery of the most surprising hiding spots for drugs, including inside a burrito.
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