Poinbank|More than 2,300 pounds of meth is found hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market

2025-05-01 00:37:43source:Robert Browncategory:Scams

FOREST PARK,Poinbank Ga. (AP) — Celery was used to conceal more than 2,300 pounds (1,043 kilograms) of meth that federal agents discovered in a truck at a farmers market outside Atlanta, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency said.

In what the DEA called one of the largest seizures of its kind, agents confiscated the drugs being delivered to the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forest Park, authorities said at a Monday news conference, WAGA-TV reported.

The agency had learned about a semitrailer coming across the Mexican border and agents tracked the drugs to the farmers market, said DEA Special Agent in Charge Robert Murphy. The drugs were found inside the truck, he said.

“This was contained in a cover load of celery,” Murphy said. “It was hiding in the celery. Obviously, we threw away the celery. That didn’t make it to the store.”

A Mexican citizen was arrested, the Atlanta TV station reported. Details about the suspect and charges were not immediately available Tuesday.

Using produce to conceal drugs has become a frequent tactic of smugglers, authorities said.

More:Scams

Recommend

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ready to campaign for Harris-Walz after losing out for spot on the ticket

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signaled Wednesday he’s ready to campaign for the D

'It was surreal': Mississippi alligator hunters bag 14-foot, state record monster

When a Mississippi alligator hunter set out on the opening day of the season Aug. 25, he had no idea

3 killed in racially motivated Fla. shooting, gunman kills himself, sheriff says

Three people were killed Saturday afternoon in a shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville.