U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials intercepted a shipment at Los Angeles International Airport that was declared as 'assorted dog shampoos' on April 1. Upon inspection, officers discovered that the plastic bottles were cleverly concealing over 17.41 pounds of methamphetamine. This seizure underscores the ongoing vigilance of CBP officers in combating drug trafficking operations. Andrew H. Douglas, the CBP LAX area port director, emphasized the team's commitment to disrupting such illegal activities, pointing to the serious addiction potential of methamphetamine, as reported by the National Institute of Drug Abuse.
The seizure of 17.41 pounds of liquid methamphetamine illustrates our officers' vigilance and commitment in disrupting transnational drug trafficking, and I'm very proud of their actions.
Methamphetamine is a lab-made synthetic stimulant with high addiction potential, which underscores the danger of such drug trafficking activities.
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