Texas CBP Officers Seize $17 Million in Meth Hidden in Coconut Shipment

 

PHARR, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this weekend seized more than $17.4 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. 

It happened on Sept. 28 at the Pharr International Bridge when a CBP officer referred a tractor-trailer hauling a shipment of coconuts for secondary inspection.

Texas CBP Officers Seize $17.4 Million in Meth Hidden in Coconut Shipment

Texas CBP Officers Seize $17.4 Million in Meth Hidden in Coconut Shipment

CBP officers conducted a secondary examination that included the utilization of a non-intrusive inspection system and CBP canines. Upon further physical examination, CBP officers discovered 378 packages containing a total of nearly 1,950 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden within the trailer. The narcotics had an estimated street value of $17,431,726.

CBP seized the narcotics and tractor-trailer. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation.  

“Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain a robust enforcement posture in the cargo environment and by effectively utilizing their training, experience, technology and canines they prevented a massive load of methamphetamine from wreaking havoc on our streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry “This seizure underscores the seriousness of the drug threat we face on a daily basis and the resolve of our officers to keep our communities safe.” 

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Well great!!, now Im going to have to find something to replace my cocometh energy drinks.

 

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