Over $5.9M in Meth Seized in Commercial Truck at Laredo Border

CBP officers discovered 662 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a truck hauling powder coating.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $5.9 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial truck at the Laredo Port of Entry on February 13. The drugs were discovered after a canine and non-intrusive inspection system examination of the truck, which was hauling a shipment of powder coating.

Why it matters

This seizure highlights the ongoing efforts by CBP and Homeland Security to combat the flow of illegal drugs across the U.S. border. Methamphetamine poses a serious public health and safety threat, and interdicting large shipments like this helps disrupt drug trafficking networks.

The details

CBP officers referred the commercial truck for a secondary inspection at the World Trade Bridge. Using a canine and non-intrusive inspection system, they discovered 30 packages containing a total of 662.95 pounds of alleged methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $5,926,392.

  • The seizure occurred on February 13, 2026 at the Laredo Port of Entry.

The players

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

The federal agency responsible for border security and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Homeland Security Investigations

The investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is looking into this seizure.

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What they’re saying

“The continued dedication of our frontline CBP officers to the border security mission and their utilization of our high-tech tools helped us zero-in on this significant methamphetamine load.”

— Alberto Flores, Port Director, Laredo Port of Entry (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

“Seizures like these reflect the seriousness of the drug threat we face on a daily basis and our firm resolve to keep our streets safe.”

— Alberto Flores, Port Director, Laredo Port of Entry (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

What’s next

Homeland Security Investigations special agents are continuing to investigate the seizure, but no arrests have been publicly announced yet.

The takeaway

This large methamphetamine seizure at the border demonstrates the ongoing efforts by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into the country and keep communities safe from the dangers of substances like meth.