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Boxes containing 1,153 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge. <\/p>\n
PHARR, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge in South Texas intercepted a shipment of lettuce containing 1,153 pounds of alleged methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $10.3 million, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Meth found in produce truck <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The discovery was made on Nov. 21 when a commercial vehicle trying to enter the U.S. from Mexico was selected for further inspection using non-intrusive imaging equipment, CBP said in a news release.<\/p>\n
Officers conducting a physical inspection of the vehicle and its cargo found 500 packages of the suspected methamphetamine concealed within the shipment of lettuce.<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
“Within a shipment of salad greens, our frontline officers discovered contraband that does not belong on any holiday table,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo\/Pharr\/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “As this seizure aptly illustrates, our officers\u2019 use of tools and technology were instrumental in this massive takedown of hard narcotics.”<\/p>\n
CBP\u2019s Office of Field Operations seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations has initiated a criminal investigation.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this article is from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.<\/p>\n
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