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Over 1,000 pounds of meth seized while hidden in laundry detergent shipment at Texas border

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FOX Local
U.S. Border Security
Published August 21, 2026 5:11 PM CDT
Published August 21, 2026 5:11 PM CDT
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The Brief

    • U.S. border officers seized over $9.5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of laundry detergent at a South Texas port of entry.
    • A tractor-trailer carrying 1,071 pounds of the drug was intercepted on Aug. 11 after an imaging scan detected anomalies in the cargo.
    • The driver, truck, and drugs were turned over to local police, though no charges or suspect details have been publicly released.

ROMA, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $9 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of laundry detergent at a South Texas port of entry, officials announced on Friday.

Details of the Roma drug bust

What we know:

The seizure happened on Aug. 11 at the Roma International Bridge, which connects Roma, Texas with a city in Mexico. According to CBP, an officer referred a 2012 tractor-trailer that was hauling laundry detergent for additional inspection.

By the numbers:

Officers used an imaging system to scan the shipment and detected anomalies within the shipment. The physical inspection uncovered 240 packages, weighing a combined 485.78 kilograms, or about 1,071 pounds, said to contain a substance believed to be methamphetamine, according to CBP officials.

CBP estimated the drugs had a street value of more than $9.57 million.

CBP responds to $9.5M seizure

What they're saying:

"Our officers’ commitment to securing our borders continues with ongoing enforcement actions," Roma Port Director Andres Guerra said in a statement. "Their dedication, vigilance, and professionalism demonstrate their determination to keep our communities and country safe."

Investigation underway

What's next:

CBP turned over the suspected narcotics, tractor-trailer and driver to the Roma Police Department.

Police have opened a criminal investigation, according to CBP.

Officials did not identify the driver or announce any charges in Friday's release.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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