Federal and local agents say they hit a two‑for‑one in the Houston area, announcing Friday they uncovered an enormous meth stockpile — more than 200 kilograms — hidden beneath a house, just hours after a separate bust pulled roughly 900 pounds of the drug from a tractor‑trailer hauling green squash. Officials also released video in one case showing agents slicing into produce boxes to reveal packaged narcotics. Names, addresses, and charging details have not yet been released, as reported by KTRH.
What officials said
According to KTRH, DEA Houston announced on X that agents seized more than 200 kg of methamphetamine from beneath a Houston‑area home. The outlet reports the agency’s post included video of agents tearing open boxes of produce, and that roughly 900 pounds of meth had been recovered earlier from a tractor‑trailer carrying green squash. Local authorities told KTRH they did not immediately provide further specifics on arrests or locations tied to the seizures.
How the drugs were hidden
Stuffing narcotics into bulk produce and false compartments is a tried‑and‑true smuggling tactic meant to blend in during inspections. In April, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported intercepting more than 1,000 pounds of meth at the Pharr International Bridge concealed in a chayote (green squash) shipment — a method that mirrors what’s seen in the DEA video. CBP notes that non‑intrusive imaging and canine teams are often key to spotting anomalies in massive agricultural loads.
Why it matters
Hauls this size matter because multi‑kilogram caches can feed retail‑level distribution for months if they make it to market. This year, federal and local teams have leaned into operations targeting both finished shipments and the chemicals used to manufacture meth, aiming to choke off supply at multiple points. The Houston Chronicle recently highlighted one of the region’s largest precursor‑chemical seizures, underscoring the scale and evolving focus of enforcement.
Legal and investigatory implications
Seizures measured in trailers or multi‑kilogram stashes typically trigger federal investigations and can lead to drug‑trafficking and conspiracy charges that carry lengthy prison terms. Prosecutors will review lab results, chain‑of‑custody records, and other evidence as the case advances…