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Limes shipped with $7M meth

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $7.77 million in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as Persian limes. After physically inspecting the shipment, officers extracted 357 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 869.72 pounds concealed within the trailer.

“Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant and used all available tools and resources to intercept this load of methamphetamine,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas port of entry.

Earlier this month, 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.

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

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