Source: Fox News
Summary
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seized over $3.7 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of cucumbers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas. The cocaine was hidden in 112 packages and weighed 278.88 pounds. This is one of several high-profile smuggling attempts, including a truckload of “roses” concealing cocaine and a car carrying a rocket-propelled grenade launcher. Despite a decline in border crossings, CBP officials say smuggling remains a challenge.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
CBP agents discovered cocaine in a shipment of cucumbers, a familiar tactic in smuggling efforts. The agency has reported several high-profile seizures, including a truckload of “roses” and a car carrying a rocket-propelled grenade launcher. The seizures highlight the ongoing challenge of smuggling along the US border. The use of everyday items like cucumbers and roses to conceal illicit goods has become a predictable pattern. The performance of smuggling and seizure has become a routine, with both sides employing creative tactics.
Author: Evan Null
