Meth worth $8.1 million found in shipment disguised as tiles
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a shipment of methamphetamine valued at $8.1 million at the U.S.-Mexico border. The drugs were hidden inside a tractor trailer disguised as tiles and weighed over 900 pounds. A criminal investigation has been launched by Homeland Security Investigations following the discovery.
- ▪Authorities seized a shipment of methamphetamine worth $8.1 million at the U.S.-Mexico border.
- ▪The drugs were found in a tractor trailer that crossed from Reynosa, Mexico into Texas.
- ▪A total of 200 packages containing the narcotics were discovered after inspection by drug detection dogs.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meth-found-shipment-disguised-tiles-us-border/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:39:22 -0400 |
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U.S. Meth worth $8.1 million found in shipment disguised as tiles at U.S. border By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor Updated on: April 28, 2026 / 12:39 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Authorities at the United States-Mexico border seized a shipment of suspected methamphetamine, which had an estimated street value of $8.1 million, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Tuesday.
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