$7.5 million worth of meth found in CMV’s jicama load

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine from a load of produce at a Texas border crossing.

The drug seizure took place on December 9, 2024, at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility located in Pharr, Texas.

A tractor trailer hauling jicama approached the facility from the Mexico side seeking entry into the U.S.

The truck was inspected using CBP canines and a non-intrusive inspection system.

During a subsequent physical inspection, CBP discovered 892 packages containing 838 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed on the tractor trailer.

The estimated street value of the drugs is $7,494,558.

The drugs and the tractor trailer were seized by CBP.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) launched a criminal investigation.

“Seizures like this one illustrate the scourge of hard narcotics like methamphetamine and the determination, vigilance and experience of our frontline CBP officers to utilize their training, experience and resources to prevent it from entering the U.S. and causing further harm,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.