The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reportedly seized 1,500 pounds of methamphetamines worth nearly $5 million that were hidden in cases of blueberries.
This bust occurred last week in McAllen, Texas, after the Pharr Police Department informed the DEA about a warehouse that contained “suspected narcotics,” as reported by KRGV 5.
The DEA stated that the drugs were sent to Texas from southern Mexico with the intent to be moved at a later time to Atlanta, with the drugs then likely being sent across the southeastern U.S., according to Fox 4 KDFW.
Eric Castañeda, assistant special agent with the McAllen DEA office, stated in a press conference that this was the third-largest seizure made in the area since the start of 2025, per KRGV 5.
The DEA did not specify the exact cartel group that was responsible for the transportation of these drugs, but they did say that the markings were similar to those of the Gulf Cartel, per Fox 4.
Daniel Comeaux, Special Agent in Charge of the Houston DEA, said that these busts are important because they keep drugs out of the U.S. while also hurting cartel groups with the loss of product.
“A drug cartel is sitting back right now understanding and knowing that they lost money,” said Comeaux, per Fox 4.
“We’re really protecting the entire United States because these drugs often spider web out into various states. And when we can take 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine off the street, I know for a fact that we save lives.”
The DEA did not provide any additional details about the suspected cartel group or any individuals who were arrested in connection to the uncovered meth.