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CBP intercepts $31M in meth hidden in serrano pepper shipment at Pharr Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $31,169,000 in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as serrano peppers.

"Our CBP officers continue to 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.

On November 10, 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 the utilization of non-intrusive inspection (NII) equipment. After physically inspecting the shipment, officers extracted 1,859 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 2,155.02 pounds (977.50 kg) concealed within the shipment of peppers. CBP OFO seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents initiated a criminal investigation.

For more information:
CBP
Tel: +1 (202) 344-1780
Email: [email protected]
www.cbp.gov

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