CBP: Driver arrested in $1.2M meth seizure at Pharr bridge

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility arrested a driver who had more than $1.2 million in alleged methamphetamine hidden in a commercial vehicle, according to a news release from the agency.

CBP says on Oct. 30, officers at the bridge's cargo facility encountered a Ford box truck attempting to cross into the U.S. from Mexico.

The truck went through a physical inspection, and 30 packages of alleged meth were discovered. The packages weighed 137.78 pounds with a value of $1,231,750. 

CBP OFO officers confiscated the drugs and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation.

“CBP officers used all available tools and resources to thwart this smuggling attempt and prevent this poison from reaching U.S. streets,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.