Over 2,300 Pounds of Meth Found Hidden in Celery at Georgia Farmers Market
Authorities have uncovered a massive drug smuggling operation involving more than 2,300 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of celery at the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forest Park, Georgia. This bust, one of the largest in Georgia’s history, was announced by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) during a press conference.
DEA agents tracked the meth from a semitrailer that crossed the Mexican border, eventually leading them to the farmers market. The drugs were concealed within the celery, a tactic increasingly used by traffickers to evade law enforcement. According to DEA Special Agent in Charge Robert Murphy, the celery was simply a cover for the illicit cargo, which was meant to be distributed in the United States.
A Mexican citizen was arrested in connection with the seizure, though specific details about the suspect and charges have not yet been released. The use of produce as a cover for drug smuggling has become more frequent, with recent cases involving squash, green beans, and other vegetables.
