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$7.7 million in meth seized at Laredo port of entry

Methamphetamine was hidden in shipment of limes in tractor trailer at World Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $7.7 million in methamphetamine at a Laredo port of entry on September 20. (Copyright 2023 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $7.7 million in methamphetamine at a Laredo port of entry.

According to a news release, the seizure happened at the World Trade Bridge on Wednesday, when a CBP officer referred a 2014 Freightliner tractor-trailer hauling a shipment of limes for secondary inspection.

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Following a thorough examination, CBP officers discovered 384 packages containing a total of 869 pounds of methamphetamine within the trailer, officials said.

The narcotics have a street value of $7.7 million, officials said.

CBP seized the drugs and Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating.


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