Nearly 945 Pounds of Liquid Meth Found Hidden in Semi Fuel Tank at Border

Key Details U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 944.90 pounds of liquid methamphetamine from a commercial tractor-trailer at the Otay Mesa Import Cargo Facility in California on March 2, 2026. A CBP officer spotted a white crystalline substance on the passenger-side fuel tank, prompting a thorough inspection that revealed 29 buckets of liquid meth concealed inside. The Arrest Truck driver Oscar Alonzo Cesena Camacho, 26, a Mexican citizen on a business visa, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. The massive drug seizure underscores how traffickers continue attempting to move illicit substances across U.S. borders using commercial vehicles. Why It Matters Camacho faces a maximum penalty of life in prison with a mandatory minimum of 10 years and a $10 million fine. This case highlights the risks of unknowingly transporting contraband and the importance of thorough vehicle inspections at border crossings. For professional drivers, it's a stark reminder of the consequences of getting involved in drug trafficking schemes.