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Border patrol seize more than $31M of meth hidden in shipment of peppers at Texas border

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Border patrol seize more than $31M of meth hidden in shipment of peppers at Texas border

The proof is in the pepper.

A semi-trailer truck smuggling more than $31 million worth of meth across the US-Mexico border in Texas was busted after authorities found the stockpile of drugs concealed in a shipment of green peppers.

The spicy discovery was made when border patrol decided to conduct a routine inspection of the vehicle after it attempted to enter the country at the Pharr International Bridge port of entry from Mexico on Sunday, according to the US Customs and Border Protection.

More than $31 million worth of meth was seized in a semi-trailer crossing the US-Mexico border in Texas.

More than $31 million worth of meth was seized in a semi-trailer crossing the US-Mexico border in Texas. cbp

Utilizing x-ray imaging devices, officers uncovered 1,859 bundles of meth disguised in green packaging hidden among the shipment of serrano peppers.

“Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant and intercepted this massive methamphetamine load, preventing it from reaching American streets,” Port Director Carolos Rodriguez said.

Officers uncovered 1,859 bundles of meth disguised in green packaging hidden among the load of serrano peppers.

Officers uncovered 1,859 bundles of meth disguised in green packaging hidden among the load of serrano peppers. cbp

The drugs weighed 2,155 pounds with an estimated street value of $31,169,000, CBP said. 

The hoard of drugs and the vehicle were seized by the Office of Field Operations, officials said.

Homeland Security has since launched a criminal investigation. 

Homeland Security has since launched a criminal investigation.  Getty Images

Authorities have not yet released information about the smuggler.

Homeland Security has since launched a criminal investigation. 

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