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

Officers intercepted 17.41 pounds of methamphetamine in an outbound shipment destined for Australia, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat creative smuggling tactics.

Liquid methamphetamine hidden in a dozen plastic bottles labeled as dog shampoo was seized at Los Angeles International Airport.
The illicit drug was found in a shipment at at Los Angeles International Airport bound for Australia, officials said.
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Overview

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at LAX discovered 17.41 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in plastic bottles labeled as dog shampoo on April 1, 2025.
  • The shipment, declared as 'Assorted Dog Shampoos,' was destined for Australia, where methamphetamine demand remains high.
  • The seized drugs have an estimated street value of $1.8 million, underscoring the profitability of transnational drug trafficking.
  • This interception is part of CBP's broader efforts, which resulted in the seizure of over 32,000 pounds of methamphetamine nationwide in the first quarter of 2025 alone.
  • CBP officials praised the vigilance of the LAX Outbound Enforcement Team in identifying and disrupting increasingly sophisticated smuggling operations.