Over 2,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine Found in Cabbage Shipment in Rio Grande Valley
Over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine were discovered hidden inside a shipment of cabbage by the McAllen DEA office in the Rio Grande Valley.
Atlanta, GA, September 12, 2026 —
McALLEN, TX – Federal law enforcement officials have seized a substantial quantity of illicit drugs, intercepting over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine. The discovery was made within a shipment of cabbage at the U.S. border.
The operation was conducted by agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office located in McAllen, Texas, which serves the Rio Grande Valley region. Details regarding the exact date of the seizure were not immediately available.
According to information provided, the methamphetamine was concealed among a shipment of fresh cabbage. The large volume of narcotics suggests a significant trafficking operation. The street value of the seized drugs was not disclosed.
The McAllen DEA office has been actively involved in interdicting illegal narcotics attempting to enter the United States. This seizure represents a major disruption to drug smuggling networks operating through the southern border.
Further details regarding the origin of the shipment, any potential arrests made, or ongoing investigations were not immediately provided.
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