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CBP officers intercept a record-breaking 3,400 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at $48 million, at the Pharr International Bridge

Release Date
Mon, 08/05/2024

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge recently intercepted 3,429 pounds of alleged methamphetamine, the largest such seizure ever in port history.

 “Our CBP officers remain vigilant and intercepted this massive methamphetamine load, preventing it from reaching American streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “Congratulations to our diligent officers who made this record-breaking interception!”

Packages containing 3,429 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge.
Packages containing 3,429 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge.

On August 1, 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 utilization of non-intrusive inspection (NII) equipment. After physically inspecting the shipment, officers extracted 1,488 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 3,429.60 pounds (1555.55 kg) concealed within the shipment of lettuce. This seizure of alleged methamphetamine is the largest methamphetamine encounter in the history of the Hidalgo Port of Entry and has a street value of over $48 million. 

CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents initiated a criminal investigation.  

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 65,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We facilitate safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.

Last Modified: Aug 06, 2024