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$18M Meth Bust in Squash Shipment at US-Mexico Border

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$18M Meth Bust in Squash Shipment at US-Mexico Border
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California seized over 1,400 packages of methamphetamine worth more than $18 million hidden in a shipment of squash. The discovery was made at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility using scanning technology and a narcotics detection canine. The driver was arrested, and the seizure is part of Operation Apollo, a counter-fentanyl effort.

Topics:nationcrime#california#crime#drug-seizure#methamphetamine#operation-apollo#us-customs-and-border-protection
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  1. 1,400 packages of meth weighing almost 6 tons and worth over $18 million found in squash shipment  ABC News
  2. Squash shipment used to hide $18M worth of meth, CBP says  WANE
  3. Over 400 pounds of cocaine found in fuel tanks  Border Report
  4. More than 5+ tons of meth found in squash shipment at US—Mexico border  NBC San Diego
  5. $18M worth of meth found hidden in squash shipment  CDLLife

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