CBP officers seize 908 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in tile shipment

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28

The methamphetamine, valued at $8.1 million, was discovered during a routine inspection of a commercial truck last Tuesday using a canine unit.
Officers extracted 200 packages of narcotics concealed within pallets of tile, highlighting ongoing smuggling attempts at the U.S. border and earning praise from CBP officials for their vigilance.
This seizure follows recent CBP interceptions of cocaine hidden in shipments of carrots and chayote, reflecting intensified efforts under DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to secure the southern border against drug trafficking.

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