U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas have intercepted a significant shipment of methamphetamine valued at over $31 million. The narcotics were hidden within a cargo labeled as serrano peppers.
Port Director Carlos Rodriguez of the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry stated, "Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant and intercepted this massive methamphetamine load, preventing it from reaching American streets."
The discovery occurred on November 10 when officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility inspected a tractor trailer arriving from Mexico. The inspection process involved non-intrusive inspection equipment, leading to the physical examination of the shipment. Officers found 1,859 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing approximately 2,155 pounds concealed among the peppers.
Following the seizure, CBP's Office of Field Operations confiscated both the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents have launched a criminal investigation into the matter.
CBP is recognized as America's largest law enforcement organization and serves as a unified border management agency with over 65,000 personnel dedicated to protecting national security across various domains.
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