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Coverage dated August 19, 2024

Over 600 pounds of methamphetamine found inside celery shipment

Headline from ABC 7 New York

More than 600 pounds of methamphetamine have been found concealed within a shipment of celery in California, officials said.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    Over 600 pounds of methamphetamine found inside celery shipment (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    More than 600 pounds of methamphetamine have been found concealed within a shipment of celery in California, officials said.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    600 pounds of meth hidden in celery shipment seized by border patrol near San Diego (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    According to CBP, the discovery was made on August 9, when officers encountered the driver of a commercial tractor-trailer seeking to enter the United States...

  3. KYMA Yuma

    Over 600 pounds of meth found in celery shipment (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Officers found over 600 pounds of meth hidden in a celery shipment at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

  4. KESQ Palm Springs

    Over 600 lbs. of meth found in celery shipment in Otay Mesa (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    More than 600 pounds of methamphetamine was found hidden inside a shipment of celery aboard a truck in Otay Mesa, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced this week. The Aug. 9 seizure happened after a commercial tractor-trailer driver sought to cross into the United States from Mexico…

  5. Newsweek

    Border agents seize 600 pounds of meth hidden in celery (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Officers intercepted 629 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within the shipment of vegetables.

  6. Times Of San Diego

    Customs and Border Protection Seizes Over 600 Pounds of Meth in Celery Shipment (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    On August 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer intercepted 629 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of celery at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility.

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