U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas have intercepted a significant shipment of methamphetamine, valued at nearly $7.5 million. The drugs were discovered concealed within a tractor trailer transporting jicama from Mexico.
Port Director Carlos Rodriguez of the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry stated, "Seizures like this one illustrate the scourge of hard narcotics like methamphetamine and the determination, vigilance and experience of our frontline CBP officers to utilize their training, experience and resources to prevent it from entering the U.S. and causing further harm."
The discovery was made on December 9 when CBP officers selected the vehicle for inspection using non-intrusive inspection equipment and canine units. A thorough examination revealed 892 packages containing approximately 838 pounds (380.28 kg) of suspected methamphetamine hidden within the trailer. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $7,494,558.
Following the seizure, CBP's Office of Field Operations confiscated both the narcotics and the vehicle involved. Homeland Security Investigations special agents have launched a criminal investigation into the incident.
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