Customs and Border Patrol Officers Seize Over $30 Million in Meth at Laredo Port of Entry
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Oct 17, 2026, Comments Off
Courtesy Sara Melendez,
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized methamphetamine valued at more than $30 million.
CBP officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of methamphetamine.
CBP officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of methamphetamine. “The steadfast dedication of our workforce remains the cornerstone of our border security strategy,” said Alberto Flores, port director. “This successful enforcement action underscores our resolve to protect our communities from dangerous contraband.”
The seizure occurred on Oct. 12 at the World Trade Bridge when a CBP officer referred a 2020 International LT625 tractor hauling a trailer manifested as salt for an enforcement inspection. Following a secondary inspection and nonintrusive inspection system examination, CBP officers discovered a total of 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of alleged methamphetamine within the commodity.
The narcotics has a street value of $30,355,444.
Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the dedicated men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, alongside our law enforcement partners, have arrested and removed thousands of criminal aliens from the country – including gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers – to make our communities safer.
CBP seized the narcotics. The driver, tractor and trailer were released. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure.
