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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Seize Liquid Methamphetamine Valued at $1 Million Dollars

Release Date
Tue, 07/03/2018

LAREDO, Texas – On July 2, 2018, Freer Border Patrol Agents seized 28.7 pounds of liquid methamphetamine at the checkpoint located on Highway 59 near Freer, Texas. The narcotics were found concealed inside the panels of a Toyota Sienna van after the vehicle was referred to secondary. The narcotics tested positive for liquid methamphetamine, worth an estimated $1,090,600.00. The case was referred to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Packages containing 28.7 pounds of methamphetamine seized by Border Patrol agents at Hwy. 59 checkpoint
Packages containing 28.7 pounds of
methamphetamine seized by Border
Patrol agents at Hwy. 59 Border Patrol
checkpoint.

“The vigilance of the men and women of the United States Border Patrol in disrupting the flow of narcotics attests to our commitment in keeping America and its communities safe,” said Laredo Sector Acting Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Anthony S. Good.

To report suspicious activity such as drug and/or alien smuggling, contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free telephone number at 1-800-343-1994.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021