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CBP Officers Seize over $16 Million in Methamphetamine at Pharr International Bridge

Release Date
Wed, 08/25/2021

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $16,836,500 in alleged methamphetamine.

“The seizure of this massive load of methamphetamine underscores not only the gravity of the narcotics threat we face on a daily basis but the resolve of our frontline CBP officers to utilize inspections experience and technology to keep our trade corridors secure,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.

Boxes containing nearly 1,203 pounds of methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr International Bridge
Boxes containing nearly 1,203 pounds of
methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Pharr
International Bridge.

On August 20, 2021, CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a tractor trailer, arriving from Mexico. A CBP officer referred the conveyance for further inspection, which included utilizing non-intrusive imaging (NII) equipment and screening by a (canine team). After physically inspecting the conveyance, CBP officers discovered alleged methamphetamine weighing 1,202.62 pounds (545.5 kg) concealed within the trailer. 

CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle, and the case remains under investigation by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI).

Follow the Director of CBP’s Laredo Field Office on Twitter at @DFOLaredo, on Instagram at @dfolaredo and U.S. Customs and Border Protection at @CBPSouthTexas for breaking news, current events, human interest stories and photos.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Oct 07, 2022