U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers found more than 1,100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine hidden in a commercial shipment labeled as polypropylene
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said its officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo seized methamphetamine valued at more than $10.1 million in a single commercial shipment.
According to CBP, the seizure happened on Monday, June 15, 2026, when an officer referred a 2013 Volvo tractor-trailer hauling a shipment manifested as “polypropylene” for secondary inspection. The agency said that after a canine and imaging-system examination, officers found 1,100.79 pounds of suspected methamphetamine concealed within the cargo, with a street value of $10,122,012.
CBP said it seized the narcotics and that Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating.
“This major interception reflects the steadfast dedication of CBP officers to protecting our communities from harmful drugs,” said Laredo Port of Entry Port Director Alberto Flores. Flores said the professionalism and thorough work of officers in the cargo environment are essential to the agency’s mission.
CBP said its officers along the southwest border work to stop illegal narcotics and other illicit activity while facilitating lawful trade.
