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CBP Intercepts Over $30M in Meth at Pharr International Bridge

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Packages containing part of a total of 2,155 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge. USCBP image
Packages containing part of a total of 2,155 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge. USCBP image
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PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $31,169,000 in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as serrano peppers. 

“Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant and intercepted this massive methamphetamine load, preventing it from reaching American streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

Bundles of methamphetamine commingled with a shipment of serrano peppers discovered by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge. USCBP image

On November 10, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a tractor trailer making entry from Mexico. The tractor trailer was selected for inspection, which included utilization of non-intrusive inspection (NII) equipment. After physically inspecting the shipment, officers extracted 1,859 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 2,155.02 pounds (977.50 kg) concealed within the shipment of peppers.

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CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents initiated a criminal investigation. 

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