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Over 1,000 pounds of meth hidden in leeks shipment: CBP
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Shirley Escobedo , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The meth, totaling over 1,000 pounds, was hidden within a shipment of leeks. Customs and Border Protection officers made the seizure on August 22.
From Harlingen, Texas: A significant seizure of alleged methamphetamine was made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The meth, totaling over 1,000 pounds, was hidden within a shipment of leeks.
A physical inspection of a tractor-trailer revealed the concealed drugs, which were packaged in 395 bundles. The tractor-trailer was traveling from Mexico when it was stopped. U.S.
Customs and Border Protection officers made the seizure on August 22. Further details about the seizure are available from the source, including the specific circumstances surrounding the discovery of the hidden methamphetamine.
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Category: border Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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