CBP Finds Meth Masquerading as Food
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Over 66 pounds pulled from canned goods Release Date: October 31, 2018 HOUSTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists and officers inspecting cargo shipments discovered an unusual surprise hidden within food items at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Oct. 30. CBP officers seized 66.3 pounds of methamphetamine valued at over $225,000 that was discovered within canned items of hominy, tomato puree, and mole in a shipment arriving from Mexico and destined for Houston. CBP officers and agriculture specialists at Houston Intercontinental Airport discovered 66 pounds of methamphetamine within cans and containers of mole, hominy and tomato puree. It... Read more →