U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $5.1 million in methamphetamine at a Pharr port of entry, according to a press release.
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The seizure happened on Sunday at the Pharr International Bridge after a trailer carrying a shipment of cucumbers and bell peppers was referred for further inspection.During the inspection, officers discovered 360 packages containing 577 pounds of alleged methamphetamine.
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