CBP Seizes $14M Meth in Vegetable Shipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $14 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in shipments of vegetables at the Pharr International Bridge between South Texas and Mexico. The drugs, weighing about 1,635 pounds, were discovered on April 11 using non-intrusive inspection tools and a canine team. This seizure is part of ongoing efforts to prevent harmful narcotics from entering the U.S., with similar incidents occurring at other border points, including El Paso, where CBP officers intercepted 119.3 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a vehicle. In another case, a female U.S. citizen was arrested at the Paso Del Norte crossing with drugs hidden internally, highlighting the dangerous methods smugglers employ. Nationwide, drug seizures, including methamphetamine, have seen a significant increase, with March witnessing a 47% rise from February.