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CBP seizes more than 1,100 pounds of suspected meth at World Trade Bridge

CBP officers seized over 1,100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine valued at $10 million from a commercial truck at the World Trade Bridge.

By Logan Hale

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Shelves stacked with white bags and a sign in front reading U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Laredo Port, indicating seized items storage area at a port facility.

LAREDO, Texas, June 23 (Del Rio Online) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers seized 1,100.79 pounds of suspected methamphetamine from a commercial truck at the World Trade Bridge after a CBP officer referred it for additional screening on Monday, June 15, 2026.

The truck, a 2013 D-13 Volvo, was hauling a shipment manifested as polypropylene, according to CBP. Officers found the drugs after a canine inspection and a nonintrusive inspection system examination.

CBP said the methamphetamine had a street value of $10,122,012. The agency said it seized the drugs, and Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating.

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Logan Hale

Raised in Pomona, California, Logan Hale is the Yorba Linda reporter for Times Media Service. Hale covers civic affairs and local news in Yorba Linda, including city government, schools, public safety, development, elections and community life. Hale holds a master's degree in journalism.

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