PHARR, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge this week seized nearly $7.5 million in methamphetamine concealed within a tractor-trailer hauling jicama, or "Mexican turnips."
This happened on Dec. 9, when 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 the utilization of non-intrusive inspection (NII) equipment and CBP canines.
After physically inspecting the tractor-trailer, officers discovered a total of 892 packages containing 838 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the conveyance. The methamphetamine has a total estimated street value of $7,494,558.
CBP seized the narcotics, tractor, and trailer. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.
“Seizures like this one illustrate the scourge of hard narcotics like methamphetamine and the determination, vigilance, and experience of our frontline CBP officers to utilize their training, experience, and resources to prevent it from entering the U.S. and causing further harm,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
Packages containing 838 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge.
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