Border Patrol Seizes Over $17 Million in Meth Across Texas, New Zealand

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers made significant drug seizures in January 2025, including over $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine at the Laredo Port of Entry. On January 24, officers inspected a Volvo truck and discovered nearly 890 pounds of meth hidden within a shipment of industrial machinery. In another operation, Border Patrol agents in Campo intercepted two separate loads of meth totaling 182 pounds in less than an hour, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. Additionally, at Auckland Airport, New Zealand Customs seized more than $10 million worth of meth in two separate incidents, preventing substantial social harm to local communities. Officials from both the U.S. and New Zealand emphasized their commitment to public safety and the consequences for those involved in drug smuggling. The ongoing seizures demonstrate a concerted effort to disrupt illegal drug networks and protect communities from the dangers of methamphetamine.