Officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry recently seized more than $5.4 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. @CBP discovered 369 packages containing a total of 606 pounds of methamphetamine within the conveyance. Read: https://t.co/Q7hdsbq60d pic.twitter.com/5kdoa4HjA0
— Director of Field Operations, Donald R. Kusser (@DFOLaredo) May 17, 2024
CBP Officers Seize $5.4M In Methamphetamine In A Shipment Of Papayas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry recently intercepted over $5.4 million worth of methamphetamine in a single enforcement action.
The interception took place on May 9 at the Pharr International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a tractor-trailer transporting a commercial shipment of papayas for secondary inspection.
CBP officers conducted a comprehensive examination, employing a non-intrusive inspection system and CBP canines. Upon further physical inspection, officers uncovered 369 packages containing a total of 606 pounds of suspected methamphetamine concealed within the vehicle. The seized narcotics had an estimated street value of $5,419,700.