150 pounds of meth found hidden in popcorn at US border
CBP officers found 15 packages of meth hidden inside boxes of popcorn. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
SAN YSIRDRO, CA (FOX 32) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 150 pounds of methamphetamine Sunday, found hidden inside boxes of popcorn.
The boxes were found in a woman’s SUV at the San Ysidro port of entry in San Diego County. An officer stopped the 25-year old US citizen while a canine alerted the officer to popcorn boxes found in the trunk.
The methamphetamine had a street value of over $481,000.
The vehicle and all narcotics were seized by officers.