On Thursday, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made an official announcement regarding the seizure of methamphetamine valued at a staggering sum exceeding $117 million in Eagle Pass, Texas.
This significant interception, which occurred this past Sunday, involved the confiscation of 6.5 tons of the illicit substance, thereby setting a record as the largest quantity ever apprehended by the agency at a port of entry in the context of a single enforcement operation.
The incident unfolded specifically at the Camino Real International Bridge, where meticulous scrutiny conducted through a canine inspection of a tractor trailer ultimately uncovered the presence of the illegal drugs.
Law enforcement personnel inspected the truck and discovered approximately 13,101 pounds of suspected methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine: Schedule II Control for Abuse Risk
Methamphetamine is categorized as a schedule II controlled substance due to its pronounced potential for addiction and recreational misuse.
Homeland Security Investigations Houston Special Agent in Charge Mark Dawson remarked that the interception prevented an “indeterminate number of lives” from being negatively impacted. “For a significant duration, drug trafficking organizations have been profiting immensely at the expense of our communities, which are left devastated by addiction, fatalities, and despair caused by these hazardous substances,” Dawson stated.
Authorities refrained from disclosing any details regarding arrests associated with the seizure.
The location of the interception, the Camino Real International Bridge, spans the Rio Grande, linking the United States and Mexico.
According to federal regulations, the majority of confiscated drugs are disposed of. However, certain samples are retained as evidence for use in criminal prosecutions.