Mexican authorities tried to claim credit for a large-scale meth seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, even though the seizure was actually carried out by CBP officers in Roma, Texas. Discrepancies arose as Mexico's National Guard claimed involvement in the operation, despite CBP not mentioning their cooperation.
Key Points
Mexican authorities tried to take credit for a meth seizure by CBP in Roma, Texas
Discrepancies arose as CBP did not mention Mexican cooperation in the seizure
Mexico's new National Guard checkpoints have not yielded significant seizures
Pros
Large-scale methamphetamine seizure
Effective work by CBP officers to keep borders secure
Cons
Discrepancies in statements between CBP and Mexican authorities
Lengthy wait times at Mexican checkpoints with no significant seizures