Coverage dated July 21, 2025

Authorities at LAX seize about 300 pounds of meth hidden between solar panels

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By Austin Turner Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Officials at Los Angeles International Airport seized hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs in an attempted smuggling operation into New Zealand, according to U.S.

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KESQ Palm Springs
Authorities at LAX seize about 300 pounds of meth hidden between solar panels (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Jul 21, 2025
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By Austin Turner Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Officials at Los Angeles International Airport seized hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs in an attempted smuggling operation into New Zealand, according to U.S.
Foxla
300 pounds of meth disguised as solar panels found at LAX (opens Foxla)
Published Jul 21, 2025
Foxla's feed description
The hundreds of pounds of meth were headed to New Zealand, according to CBP.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Authorities at LAX seize about 300 pounds of meth hidden between solar panels | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jul 21, 2025
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Austin Turner Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) -- Officials at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles Times
Nearly 300 pounds of meth hidden in fake solar panels nabbed at LAX (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the panels were headed to New Zealand and were flagged before they were exported.
The Hill
Feds seize 300 pounds of meth hidden in solar panels at LAX (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 21, 2025
The Hill's feed description
The shipment was heading for New Zealand.