U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed in Eagle Pass, Texas, successfully intercepted nearly 90 pounds of liquid methamphetamine this week. The illicit drugs were cleverly concealed within plastic bottles and were discovered during a routine vehicle inspection, according to official reports.
The significant find occurred on October 29 at the Camino Real International Bridge. Officers decided to conduct a more thorough examination of a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, which led to the discovery.
During the secondary inspection, officers uncovered five plastic bottles containing a total of 88.8 pounds of methamphetamine. The street value of the seized drugs is estimated at approximately $816,556, as detailed in a CBP statement.
Port Director Pete Beattie of the Eagle Pass Port of Entry praised the officers’ efforts, stating, “This substantial seizure highlights the unwavering vigilance and alertness our CBP officers demonstrate daily.”
The CBP has confiscated the narcotics, and the case has been handed over to special agents from Homeland Security Investigations, who have launched a federal investigation into the matter.
The 90 pounds of liquid methamphetamine seized by CBP officers at Eagle Pass, Texas, on October 29, underscore the ongoing challenges and successes in border enforcement. (Customs and Border Protection)
On social media, the agency struck a lighter note, posting photos of the evidence with the caption:
“When there’s something strange, in a vehicle, who you gonna call? Meth Busters!”
The pun-filled post quickly drew attention online, but officials emphasized the serious stakes behind the operation, calling the seizure part of an intensified effort to block synthetic drugs at South Texas ports of entry.
Federal authorities display barrels containing chemicals used to create synthetic drugs like methamphetamine during a news conference in Pasadena, Texas, on Sept. 3, 2025. (Ronaldo Schemidt/Getty)
Liquid-form meth shipments have become increasingly common along the border, according to CBP data. The agency has reported several similar interdictions in recent months, including seizures at Laredo, Brownsville and Pharr involving narcotics concealed in vehicle compartments and household containers.
Two men were arrested in July after law enforcement seized nearly 900 pounds of suspected methamphetamine worth approximately $1.7 million. (@FBIDDBongino via X)
CBP said it will continue heightened inspections along the Eagle Pass corridor, where officers process thousands of commercial and passenger vehicles daily.
The agency urged the public to remain alert for smuggling activity and to report suspicious behavior through the CBP Tip Line or by contacting local authorities.
CBP did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for additional comment.
