08-16-24 RSO News PM

You There! Drop the Meth, I Mean the Celery!

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— Gen. George S. Patton

Celery at a Farmer’s Market Leads to Meth Bust

In a striking display of vigilance, federal agents at the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forest Park, Georgia, intercepted over 2,300 pounds (1,043 kilograms) of methamphetamines cleverly concealed within a shipment of celery. This operation, as reported by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, marks one of the most substantial drug seizures of its kind.

The DEA was tipped off about a semitrailer that had crossed the Mexican border, laden with illicit substances. The trail led the agents directly to the farmers market, where the drugs were discovered hidden inside the truck. DEA Special Agent in Charge Robert Murphy detailed the operation, stating, “This was contained in a cover load of celery,” and further elaborated, “It was hiding in the celery. Obviously, we threw away the celery. That didn’t make it to the store.”

The bust led to the arrest of a Mexican citizen, though specific details regarding the suspect and the charges have yet to be disclosed as of Tuesday.

This incident underscores a growing trend among smugglers who frequently utilize produce to mask their illegal drug shipments. The vigilance of the DEA has once again thwarted an attempt to infiltrate our communities with dangerous narcotics, safeguarding countless American lives from the scourge of drug abuse.

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