Bell peppers, cucumbers shipped with $14M in methamphetamine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14.6 million worth of alleged methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as fresh Bell peppers and cucumbers.
“Our CBP officers continue to use all tools and resources to safeguard our borders by preventing these harmful narcotics from reaching America’s streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas port of entry.
On April 11, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a tractor trailer making entry from Mexico. A CBP officer referred the vehicle for further inspection. After physically inspecting the vehicle, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team, officers extracted 300 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 1,635.56 pounds concealed within the trailer.
CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation.
