Officers uncovered 1,220 packages disguised as watermelons, concealing 4,587 pounds of methamphetamine total.
SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently seized a combined more than 6,000 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in celery and watermelon shipments.
On Aug. 9, officials found more than 600 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of celery aboard a truck in Otay Mesa, according to a press release sent this week. A week later, on Aug. 16, officials seized over $5 million worth of methamphetamine disguised as a watermelon shipment.
“I am incredibly proud of our team for their exceptional work over the past few weeks in uncovering sophisticated and diverse smuggling methods,” stated Rosa E. Hernandez, Port Director for the Area Port of Otay Mesa. “As drug cartels continue to evolve their smuggling techniques, we will continue finding new and better ways to prevent these dangerous drugs and other contraband from entering …