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Smuggler Busted In Texas With $13 Million Worth Of Meth Hidden In Shipment Of Soft Drinks

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Here’s one drug smuggling attempt that certainly fizzled out. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Roma Port of Entry cargo facility in Texas recently intercepted $13 million worth of alleged meth concealed in a shipment of carbonated soft drinks.

The meth was discovered inside a tractor-trailer that was supposedly hauling soft drinks from Mexico into the United States. The drugs were found after Customs and Border Protection officers at the Roma International Bridge cargo facility in Texas selected the tractor-trailer for secondary inspection.

Utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team, followed by a physical inspection, the CBP agents located 1,473.65 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the beverage shipment. The seized narcotics had a total estimated street value of approximately $13.2 million.

“This large seizure of methamphetamine illustrates the seriousness of the drug threat we face every day and the resolve of our frontline officers to utilize technology and experience to prevent this poison from entering our country,” said Port Director Andres Guerra.

Meanwhile, over in Laredo, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized shipments of fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin that had a total of over $3.7 million in street value.

“The recent seizures at the Laredo Port of Entry demonstrate the unwavering commitment of our officers to safeguard our nation from the threat of illicit narcotics,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Through their vigilance, expertise, and dedication, we successfully intercepted over $3.7 million worth of hard narcotics in just four separate incidents. These seizures highlight the critical role our port plays in protecting our communities and ensuring the integrity of our borders.”

On the same day as the bust in Laredo, CBP officers in Pharr, Texas discovered $1.6 million in alleged cocaine concealed in a trailer hauling a shipment of limes. 50 packages of the drugs, weighing 125.66 pounds, were found hidden inside the walls of the refrigerated commercial trailer.

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