U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted a large load of alleged methamphetamine, seizing a shipment valued at more than $15 million within a tractor trailer hauling carrots.  

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility recently intercepted more than $23 million in alleged methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling papayas. 

On July 6, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer making entry from Mexico hauling a shipment of papaya. A CBP officer referred the vehicle for further inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team.