‘Record-breaking’ $48 million in meth seized from truckload of lettuce

Officials recently seized a “massive” amount of methamphetamine from a produce shipment at a Texas border crossing.

The drug seizure took place on August 1 at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility located in Pharr, Texas.

A tractor trailer entering the U.S. from Mexico was inspected using non-intrusive inspection technology.

When U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers physically inspected the vehicle, they discovered 3,429.40 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the shipment of lettuce.

“This seizure of alleged methamphetamine is the largest methamphetamine encounter in the history of the Hidalgo Port of Entry and has a street value of over $48 million,” CBP said in a news release.

 “Our CBP officers remain vigilant and intercepted this massive methamphetamine load from reaching American streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “Congratulations to our diligent officers who made this record-breaking interception!”