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CBP Seizes $1.8M Worth of Liquid Meth Hidden in Dog Shampoo Bottles at LAX

  • On April 1, officers from Customs and Border Protection at Los Angeles International Airport intercepted 17.41 pounds of liquid methamphetamine hidden inside bottles mislabeled as dog shampoo.
  • The shipment was headed to Australia and declared as "Assorted Dog Shampoos," reflecting an attempt to smuggle narcotics outbound from the U.S.
  • Officers from LAX's Outbound Enforcement Team opened a dozen brightly colored bottles and found a crystallized white substance testing positive for methamphetamine.
  • Authorities estimated the seizure's potential street value in Australia at $1.8 million, and Andrew Douglas said it illustrates officers' vigilance and commitment to disrupt drug trafficking.
  • This interception highlights CBP’s key role in detecting and seizing narcotics in outbound shipments, emphasizing ongoing efforts to combat transnational drug trafficking.
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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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