U.S. Seizes $31M Meth at Texas Border

In a major drug bust at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $31 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of serrano peppers. On November 10, a tractor-trailer from Mexico was subjected to a secondary inspection, uncovering 1,859 packages of meth weighing approximately 2,155 pounds. The meth and the vehicle were confiscated, and Homeland Security Investigations has initiated a criminal investigation. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of CBP officers to intercept illicit drugs at the U.S.-Mexico border, with Port Director Carlos Rodriguez commending the officers' vigilance. This incident adds to a series of significant drug interdictions at the Texas border, underscoring the challenges posed by transnational drug trafficking organizations.