U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Texas have intercepted a shipment containing methamphetamine valued at $7,770,000. The illegal substance was concealed within a load declared as Persian limes.
Port Director Carlos Rodriguez of the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry commented on the seizure, stating, "Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant and used all available tools and resources to intercept this load of methamphetamine."
The incident occurred on January 6 when officers encountered a tractor trailer entering from Mexico. The vehicle was subjected to an inspection that included non-intrusive inspection equipment. A physical examination revealed 357 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 869.72 pounds (394.5 kg) hidden inside the trailer.
Following the discovery, CBP's Office of Field Operations seized both the narcotics and the vehicle involved. Homeland Security Investigations special agents have launched a criminal investigation into the matter.
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