ROMA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on Monday seized $13 million worth of methamphetamine at the Roma Port of Entry hidden in a shipment of carbonated soft drinks.

The agency's news release said CBP officers at the bridge's cargo facility inspected a tractor-trailer entering the U.S. from Mexico.

Using non-intrusive inspection equipment and a K-9 team to conduct the inspection led to the discovery of 1,473.65 pounds of the drugs. The total estimated street value of the meth is $13,173,615.

"This large seizure of methamphetamine illustrates the seriousness of the drug threat we face every day and the resolve of our frontline officers to utilize technology and experience to prevent this poison from entering our country," said Port Director Andres Guer

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