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CBP officers discover $14.9 million in meth hidden in fresh celery at Texas border
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The value of the seized methamphetamine is nearly $15 million. The total value of the seized methamphetamine is $14.
Federal officials made a significant announcement on Wednesday. A large shipment of methamphetamine was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. The value of the seized methamphetamine is nearly $15 million.
The methamphetamine was hidden in a commercial shipment of fresh produce. Further details about the seizure are available from the source.
The seizure occurred at a cargo facility, where officers discovered the hidden methamphetamine. The total value of the seized methamphetamine is $14.9 million.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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