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$3.7M worth of cocaine seized from cucumber truck at Texas border, according to CBP
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on this incident can be found through FOX 4 KDFW, which reported on the seizure and the subsequent federal investigation. 7 million, was discovered hidden in a commercial shipment of cucumbers.
A significant seizure of cocaine was made by CBP officers in South Texas. The cocaine, valued at $3.7 million, was discovered hidden in a commercial shipment of cucumbers.
This seizure has led to a federal criminal investigation. Details of the investigation and the circumstances surrounding the seizure are available from the source.
Further information on this incident can be found through FOX 4 KDFW, which reported on the seizure and the subsequent federal investigation.
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Category: local Published: July 3, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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