CBP Seizes $30 Million in Methamphetamine From Commercial Truck at Texas Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a major drug seizure at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, on October 15, 2026.

The incident happened on October 12, when CBP officers selected a 2020 International LT625 semi-truck carrying a shipment declared as salt for additional inspection.

Using a non-intrusive scanning system, officers discovered 76 bags containing 3,395.91 pounds of suspected methamphetamine.

The estimated street value was $30,355,444.

CBP seized the drugs. The driver, truck, and trailer were released. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is investigating the case.

!What This Means for CDL Drivers

Commercial trucks crossing the U.S.–Mexico border can undergo additional cargo inspections, including non-intrusive scanning.

This case shows how a commercial shipment can become part of a major federal investigation.

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