Methamphetamine Found in Cheese and Jalapeno Cans

Federal agents blocked an alleged drug smuggling attempt at the San Ysidro Port of Entry discovering methamphetamine hidden inside cans of jalapenos and cheese sauce.

A 21-year-old Mexican man was driving a 1999 Toyota Solara to the San Diego-Mexico border crossing station with groceries around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday December 6, 2011.

At the border, his vehicle was required to go through an in-depth examination.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers x-rayed the canned goods that appeared unusual and found a package in each container of methamphetamine.

The packages totaled seven pounds of methamphetamine worth an estimated $140,000.

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