October 18, 2024

Trucker's routine check leads to $990,000 meth seizure

Steve Smith

Trucker's routine check leads to $990,000 meth seizure

A routine border check led to a significant drug bust on October 3, 2024, when U.S. Border Patrol agents uncovered a large amount of liquid meth hidden inside a semi truck.

The discovery: The truck was passing through a border crossing in Indio, California, when a canine unit detected a suspicious scent, leading officers to examine the vehicle more thoroughly.

Their search revealed 825 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the semi truck's fuel tanks.
This haul is worth an estimated $990,000 on the street.

Impact: Officials described this seizure as a significant hit to criminal networks, hindering their profits considerably.

In response to the bust, Chief Patrol Agent Gregory expressed satisfaction with the operation, stating, "…this seizure put a big dent in the profits of criminals!"

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