Driver arrested after finding 100 kilograms of liquid meth in his truck's gas tank: CBP

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Border agents arrested a 36-year-old U.S. citizen this week after finding 222 pounds (100 kilograms) of liquid meth in his truck.

But a CBP dog alerted officers to the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado's gas tank. Agents removed the tank for search and found "an unusual liquid substance that began to crystalize," CBP said.

"Officers field-tested the substance receiving a positive indication for the properties of methamphetamine," the agency said. The man was arrested and turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Authorities did not release his name. The agency seized the vehicle and the meth. "Drug trafficking organizations have one goal in mind, which is to get their product across," Officer in Charge Sergio Beltran said in a statement. "Concealing narcotics in gas tanks is one tactic and by utilizing our layered enforcement, we were able to stop this before it plagued our communities."

Since October 1, CBP agents at the country's ports of entry have seized more than 40,000 pounds of meth, more than 86,000 pounds of marijuana, and 530 pounds of fentanyl, according to

 

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Great bust

Police became suspicious when the vehicles was hovering 4 feet above the road and rotating rapidly.

So how long in jail? 2-3 months? Make it life 25 years since its basically murder

How was this guy be able to drive if its in his gas tank?

Good catch.

that's a potato soup

Criminals always ahead by two steps.....great bust!!!

Looks like chunky soup

Build the wall..

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