U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Roma Port of Entry intercepted over $20 million worth of methamphetamine last Wednesday. The drugs were found in a tractor trailer that was declared as carrying bottled mineral water during inspection, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a methamphetamine shipment during an inspection. "Our officers utilized their inspection skills, canines and technology to zero-in on and take down this significant methamphetamine load," said Port Director Andres Guerra.
Officers discovered 1,632 bottles containing approximately 2,268.51 pounds of alleged liquid methamphetamine valued at $20,279,137 in street value. U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations seized the narcotics and the tractor-trailer, while Homeland Security Investigations agents have launched a criminal investigation. Further details are available from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
