"Federal agents have seized 300 pounds of crystal methamphetamine in Brooklyn, marking one of the largest meth busts in New York City history. The drugs, valued at one million dollars, were discovered in a tractor-trailer disguised as a shipment of papayas. According to the DEA, smugglers had cleverly concealed the meth in compartments sawn into the pallets. The driver of the tractor-trailer was arrested and faces numerous drugs and weapons charges."
"This bust comes amid a series of similar seizures across the country. For instance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted over $23 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a papaya shipment at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas earlier this year. In another instance, CBP seized meth worth over $39 million in produce shipments, including papayas and carrots, at the same Texas facility."
Federal agents seized 300 pounds of crystal methamphetamine in Brooklyn, one of New York City’s largest meth busts, with an estimated value of one million dollars. The drugs were hidden in a tractor-trailer disguised as a shipment of papayas, concealed in compartments sawn into the pallets. The tractor-trailer driver was arrested and faces multiple drug and weapons charges. The seizure follows similar large-scale interdictions nationwide, including CBP interceptions of over $23 million and over $39 million in meth hidden in produce shipments at a Texas facility. Federal agencies remain vigilant in intercepting smuggling operations to protect communities.
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