Officers of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) at the Farr International Bridge between South Texas and Mexico have discovered more than $14 million in methamphetamine shipments.
The drug discovery within the shipment of peppers and cucumbers took place on April 11, when CBP officers assigned to the International Bridge freight facility encountered a tractor trailer from Mexico into the US.
After inspecting the truck, CBP officials introduced the 18-wheeler for further inspection.
Secondary inspection involved physical inspection of the truck using a non-invasive device and a team of dogs.
Border intersections thwarted records in March thanks to agents’ “vigilance” work: Report
CBP officials have discovered more than $14 million in methamphetamine in the shipment of peppers and cucumbers at the southern Texas border. (US Customs and Border Protection)
During the inspection, a team of officers discovered a package of 300 methamphetamine, weighing about 1,635 pounds hidden inside the trailer.
CBP officials seized the drugs and vehicles, and the investigation was passed on to the Homeland Security Investigation (HSI).
“Our CBP executives will continue to use to protect borders using all our tools and resources by preventing these harmful drugs from reaching American streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez.
Senator Dem supports Trump’s plan to suppress fentanyl: We must destroy the cartel
Dozens of commercial trucks are waiting to cross the Far International Bridge in Far, Texas. (Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images)
Bust occurs after CBP seized 650 pounds of fentanyl in March, after which it rose 24% from February, according to CBP’s monthly report shared on Monday.
Click here to get the Fox News app
Nationwide, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and marijuana attacks rose 47% since February.
Additionally, in March, cocaine attacks increased by 32%, and methamphetamine attacks increased by 72% since February.
