At Los Angeles International Airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than 17 pounds of liquid methamphetamine hidden in plastic bottles labeled as dog shampoo, amounting to over $1.8 million. The seizure took place during an inspection of an outbound air cargo shipment on April 1. This incident highlights methods smugglers use to transport drugs. Since October 2023, officers have seized over 64,000 pounds of meth, showcasing ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Officers from the airport's Outbound Enforcement Team opened the bottles, they saw a 'crystallized white substance' that tested positive for methamphetamine.
Dog shampoo bottles are among the many creative ways smugglers have tried to sneak meth in and out of the country.
This significant seizure illustrates our officers' vigilance, keen focus and commitment in disrupting transnational drug trafficking.
In March last year, a man tried to cross the border from Mexico with 3,000 pounds of meth hidden in a large shipment of carrots.
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