McAllen DEA Discovers Over 2,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Cabbage Shipment
Agents with the McAllen DEA office in the Rio Grande Valley discovered over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of cabbage as part of a multi-agency investigation.
Kansas City, MO, September 12, 2026 —
McAllen, TX – Federal agents have intercepted a significant quantity of illegal narcotics in the Rio Grande Valley. During a coordinated operation, agents with the McAllen office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) uncovered more than 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of cabbage.
The discovery was made as part of a broader, multi-agency investigation. Details regarding the specific agencies involved in the investigation or the exact date of the seizure were not immediately available.
The methamphetamine was reportedly hidden amongst the produce, a tactic used by drug trafficking organizations to disguise their illicit cargo. The sheer volume of the drug seized, exceeding 2,000 pounds, indicates a substantial seizure for law enforcement in the region.
The McAllen DEA office is responsible for enforcing federal drug laws in a key corridor for drug interdiction. The Rio Grande Valley remains a critical area of focus due to its proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Further details about the origin of the shipment, any arrests made, or the intended destination of the drugs were not provided. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not released the names of any individuals or companies involved at this time.
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