More than 2,300 pounds of meth is found hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market
SUMMARY
Federal agents seized over 2,300 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a shipment of celery at the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forest Park, Georgia. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced this as one of the largest drug busts of its kind. The drugs were hidden within a semitrailer that had crossed the Mexican border, and agents tracked it to the farmers market. The DEA's Special Agent in Charge, Robert Murphy, stated that the celery used for concealment was discarded. A Mexican citizen was arrested in connection with the incident, though details about the suspect and charges are still pending. Authorities noted that using produce to smuggle drugs has become a common tactic among smugglers.
