Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection
PHARR, TEXAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge, intercepted $7,660,000 in alleged methamphetamine within a shipment manifested as roses.
“This large hard narcotics seizure reflects the excellent work done by our CBP officers; their use of our tools and technology is second to none,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.”
On Aug. 12, CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a tractor-trailer attempting to make entry to the U.S. from Mexico. A CBP officer selected the vehicle for inspection, which included utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and a canine team. Physical inspection led to the discovery of 154 packages of alleged methamphetamine with a combined weight of 857.59 pounds (389kg) concealed within the shipment of roses.
CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations initiated a criminal investigation.
