Customs agents seize multi-million-dollar meth shipment hidden in leeks at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a tractor-trailer carrying leeks at the Pharr International Bridge and uncovered 95 packages of methamphetamine worth about $10.75 million.
During routine checks at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, Customs and Border Protection officers identified a tractor-trailer from Reynosa for secondary inspection. Non-intrusive scanning showed irregularities, and a detection dog signaled the presence of drugs, prompting a manual search that uncovered 95 packages of methamphetamine hidden among leeks. The seized meth weighed 1,204.82 lb and was appraised at $10,750,000.
Homeland Security Investigation special agents have launched a criminal investigation, and CBP also confiscated the truck. The statement referenced a recent $634,000 cocaine bust at the same crossing. Officials linked the operation to broader border-security efforts cited by the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights ongoing drug-smuggling tactics and the role of border inspections in intercepting large-scale narcotics shipments.
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