Over a ton of meth hidden in shipment of tomatillos seized

Updated Jan 19, 2025
$21.2 million in methamphetamine
Customs and Border Protection

$21.2 million in methamphetamine$21.2 million in methamphetamine seized at the borderCustoms and Border ProtectionU.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas  intercepted $21.2 million in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as tomatilloS.

On Jan. 8, 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 and screening by a canine team. After physically inspecting the shipment, officers extracted 398 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing nearly 2,379 pounds concealed within the trailer.

CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation.

“This massive load of harmful narcotics will not make it to American streets thanks to our vigilant CBP officers who continue to thwart these smuggling attempts,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

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