$21.2 million in meth seized from semi truck hauling tomatillos
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized more than a ton of methamphetamine from a load of produced at a border crossing in Texas.
The drug seizure took place on January 8 at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility located in Pharr, Texas.
A semi truck hauling a shipment manifested as tomatillos approached the facility from Mexico, seeking entry into the U.S.
The truck was chosen for inspection by non-intrusive inspection equipment and a canine unit.
During a physical search of the tractor trailer, officers uncovered 398 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing nearly 2,379 pounds hidden on the trailer.
The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $21.2 million.
The semi truck and drugs were seized by CBP. The case was handed over to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for further investigation.
“This massive load of harmful narcotics will not make it to American streets thanks to our vigilant CBP officers who continue to thwart these smuggling attempts,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
More than a ton of meth seized: @DFOLaredo @CBP officers at #Pharr International Bridge interdict $21.2M in methamphetamine hidden within a tractor trailer hauling tomatillo. @HSI_SanAntonio is investigating. Read more here: https://t.co/FQ3xuMKH6M pic.twitter.com/k9ayXxbIko
— CBP South Texas (@CBPSouthTexas) January 11, 2025