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CBP officers seize nearly $11M worth of meth at Pharr International Bridge
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Xavier Alvarez , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The haul, valued at nearly $11 million, consisted of more than 1,000 pounds of the substance. A K-9 alerted officers to the presence of narcotics, and a non-intrusive inspection revealed anomalies within the trailer.
A significant seizure of methamphetamine was made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. The haul, valued at nearly $11 million, consisted of more than 1,000 pounds of the substance. It was hidden in a shipment that was supposedly carrying leeks.
The shipment was being transported in a tractor-trailer from Reynosa. A K-9 alerted officers to the presence of narcotics, and a non-intrusive inspection revealed anomalies within the trailer. A physical inspection then uncovered 395 packages of alleged methamphetamine.
Further details of the seizure are available from the CBP press release. The incident occurred on August 22, 2026, at an international bridge cargo facility.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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