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CBP says officers seized more than 1,100 pounds of meth at Laredo port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine from a commercial truck at the Laredo World Trade Bridge.

By Ronnie Pinkerton

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LAREDO, Texas, June 23 (Del Rio Online) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo seized more than 1,100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine from a commercial truck carrying a shipment listed as polypropylene, the agency said.

CBP said an officer referred the 2013 D-13 Volvo for additional screening on June 15, 2026. After a canine inspection and a nonintrusive inspection system exam, officers found 1,100.79 pounds of suspected methamphetamine inside the commodity, according to the agency.

CBP said the drugs had a street value of $10,122,012. The agency seized the narcotics.

Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating, CBP said.

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Ronnie Pinkerton

Raised in Visalia, California, Ronnie Pinkerton is the Bishop reporter for Times Media Service. Pinkerton covers local news in Bishop and surrounding communities, including city government, schools, public safety, development, elections and community life. Pinkerton holds a master's degree in science communication.

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