CBP in full bloom, seizes $7.6 million in methamphetamine found in a shipment of roses at Pharr International Bridge

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.

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