CBP Intercepts 900 lbs of Meth Hidden in Tile Shipment at Texas Border

Key Details U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over 900 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within tile pallets at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Texas on April 21. The commercial tractor-trailer traveling from Reynosa, Mexico was flagged for secondary inspection using nonintrusive equipment and canine screening. CBP officers discovered 200 packages containing 908.30 pounds of suspected meth hidden among the legitimate shipment. Why It Matters The estimated street value of the seizure totals $8.1 million, representing a significant disruption to drug trafficking operations. CBP seized both the methamphetamine and the semi truck involved in the smuggling attempt. Homeland Security Investigation launched a criminal investigation into the incident. The Bottom Line This bust underscores the importance of secondary inspections and canine teams at border crossings. As Port Director Carlos Rodriguez stated, CBP officers remain committed to stopping hard narcotics while keeping legitimate commerce flowing through U.S. ports of entry.