The proof is in the pepper.
A semi-trailer truck that was smuggling $31 million worth of methamphetamine across the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas came after authorities discovered a stockpile of drugs hidden inside its cargo of peppers. It was exposed.
This significant discovery was made on Sunday when the Border Patrol decided to carry out routine inspections of vehicles attempting to enter Mexico from Mexico at the Farr International Bridge port of entry. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Officers used X-ray imaging equipment to discover 1,859 bundles of methamphetamine disguised in green packaging hidden inside Serrano Pepper's luggage.
“Our CBP officers remain vigilant, intercepting this large shipment of methamphetamine and preventing it from reaching America's streets,” said Port Commissioner Carolos Rodriguez.
The drugs weighed 2,155 pounds and had an estimated street value of $31,169,000, according to CBP.
Officials said the drug cache and vehicle were seized by the Office of Field Operations.
Authorities have not yet released information about the smugglers.
The Department of Homeland Security then launched a criminal investigation.
