CBP Seizes 1,480 Lbs Of Meth Hidden In Trailer Roof At Pharr Bridge, Signaling South Texas Cargo Smuggling Surge

CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge found 1,480 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the roof of a tractor-trailer hauling broccoli from Mexico. Non-intrusive inspection and a canine team led to the discovery of 488 packages valued at over $13.2 million. The seizure aligns with a recent cluster of high-volume meth interdictions at South Texas cargo ports using similar concealment methods.