US Federal Agents have hit Mexican Cartel smuggling operations hard with a series of large busts along the Texas Border in recent days.
US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Officers at the Pharr International Bridge this week seized nearly $7.5 million in methamphetamine hidden within a tractor-trailer hauling jicama.
CBP Officers found meth bundles wrapped to blend in with a large load of jicama crossing the Pharr International Bridge this week.Photo byUS Customs & Border Protection
CBP officers discovered 838 pounds of methamphetamine in 892 light-colored packages meant to blend in with the jicama. The street value of the drugs is $7,494,558.
At Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry, CBP Officers intercepted more than $3 million in cocaine and heroin in a 48-hour period.
A large load of cocaine intercepted by CBP Officers at the Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.Photo byUS Customs & Border Protection
CBP Officers found 13 packages containing 15.60 pounds (7.08kgs) of heroin and 9.12 pounds of cocaine hidden inside an SUV crossing into Texas from Mexico. Estimated street value: $121,800.