A record drug seizure occurred earlier this month in Texas
In a news release, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations said its officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Laredo, Texas recently intercepted 3,429 pounds of alleged methamphetamine, making it the largest such seizure ever in port history.
On Aug. 1, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a tractor-trailer making entry from Mexico. The tractor-trailer was selected for inspection, which included utilization of non-intrusive inspection equipment. After physically inspecting the shipment, officers extracted 1,488 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 3,429 pounds concealed within the shipment of lettuce.
This is the largest seizure of methamphetamine in the history of the Hidalgo Port of Entry. It has a street value of over $48 million.
CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents initiated a criminal investigation.
“Our CBP officers remain vigilant and intercepted this massive methamphetamine load, preventing it from reaching American streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “Congratulations to our diligent officers who made this record-breaking interception!”
