by Eagle Pass, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Camino Real International Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, intercepted a major shipment of nearly 90 pounds of liquid methamphetamine this week. The narcotics, covertly hidden inside plastic bottles, were uncovered during a routine vehicle inspection on October 29.
This significant seizure highlights the ongoing efforts by CBP to combat the flow of synthetic drugs crossing the southern border into the United States.
The Unexpected Discovery at Eagle Pass
During a secondary inspection of a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, officers discovered five plastic bottles containing a staggering 88.8 pounds of liquid methamphetamine. The narcotics carry an estimated street value of $816,556, according to a CBP official statement.
Port Director Pete Beattie of the Eagle Pass Port of Entry praised the vigilance of officers involved, stating,
“This significant seizure was possible because of the continued vigilance and alertness our CBP officers put forth on a daily basis.”
The seized narcotics are now part of a federal inquiry initiated by Homeland Security Investigations special agents.
Rising Trend of Liquid Methamphetamine Smuggling
Liquid meth shipments have become increasingly common along the U.S.-Mexico border. Recent months have seen numerous interdictions at other South Texas ports such as Laredo, Brownsville, and Pharr.
Key points include:
- Recent seizures often involve methamphetamine concealed in vehicle compartments and household containers.
- In July, nearly 900 pounds of suspected methamphetamine worth roughly $1.7 million were confiscated from two men.
- CBP maintains heightened inspections and vigilance along the Eagle Pass corridor, processing thousands of vehicles daily.
Community Impact and Ongoing Efforts
The CBP agency emphasized the seriousness of these seizures despite social media posts that included a lighthearted, pun-filled caption: “When there’s something strange, in a vehicle, who you gonna call? Meth Busters!”
The operation underscores intensified efforts at Southern border ports of entry to prevent synthetic drug trafficking.
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To learn more about these efforts and recent seizures, visit the original report on Fox News.
What Can the Public Do?
CBP urges the public to stay alert for smuggling activities and report any suspicious behavior through the CBP Tip Line or local authorities.
“Heightened inspections will continue to safeguard border corridors against the trafficking of synthetic drugs,” said CBP officials.
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