PHARR, Texas — A big rig was seized in Texas after meth was found during an inspection.
According to a release from th U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $8.1 million in suspected methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as tile.
The incident occurred on April 21 when CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor-trailer traveling from Reynosa, Mexico. The vehicle was referred to secondary inspection dock for further inspection utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and screening by a canine team, according to the CBP release.
CBP reports that the physical inspection of the tile pallets revealed packages of white powder which tested positive for the properties of methamphetamine. Officers extracted 200 packages with a combined weight of 908.30 lbs (412kg) of suspected methamphetamine concealed within the pallets of tile.
“The narcotics have an estimated street value of $8,119,696,” the release stated. “CBP officers seized the narcotics and tractor-trailer, and Homeland Security Investigation special agents have initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.”
“As this significant seizure aptly illustrates, CBP officers work tirelessly to ensure that commerce flows and hard narcotics are stopped in their tracks,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
