CBP Seizes 90 Pounds of Liquid Methamphetamine at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
Customs and Border Protection officers in Eagle Pass, Texas, made a significant drug seizure this week, intercepting nearly 90 pounds of liquid methamphetamine hidden in plastic bottles during a vehicle inspection at the Camino Real International Bridge. The discovery was made when officers referred a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban for a secondary inspection. The methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $816,556, was found in five plastic bottles.
Port Director Pete Beattie of the Eagle Pass Port of Entry commended the officers for their vigilance in uncovering the narcotics. The CBP officers seized the drugs, and Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a federal inquiry into the case. This seizure is part of an intensified effort to block synthetic drugs at South Texas ports of entry.
Liquid-form methamphetamine shipments have become more common along the border, according to CBP data. The agency has reported similar interdictions in recent months at ports like Laredo, Brownsville, and Pharr, where narcotics were concealed in vehicle compartments and household containers. CBP will continue heightened inspections along the Eagle Pass corridor, where thousands of commercial and passenger vehicles are processed daily.
On social media, CBP shared photos of the seized evidence with a lighthearted caption, "When there’s something strange, in a vehicle, who you gonna call? Meth Busters!" While the pun-filled post garnered attention online, officials emphasized the serious nature of the operation and the importance of combating drug smuggling activities. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious behavior related to smuggling to the CBP Tip Line or local authorities.