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It took place on January 30 at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge along the Texas-Mexico border
A commercial shipment truck hauled 34,764 of the fake fruit packages
The drugs are valued at $789,467, and the Department of Homeland Security is investigating the case

Published: 18:55 EST, 9 February 2017 | Updated: 19:06 EST, 9 February 2017

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Border officers found nearly two tons of marijuana camouflaged as limes at the US-Mexico border, officials said.

US Customs and Border Protection officers in Pharr, Texas, seized the 3,947 pounds of weed in the commercial shipment on January 30.

US Customs and Border Protection officers in Pharr, Texas, seized 3,947 pounds of weed

The seize took place on January 30 at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge along the Texas-Mexico border

The truck hauling 34,764 of the fake fruit packages crossed the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge along the Texas-Mexico border, CNN reports.

'This is an outstanding interception of narcotics.

'Our CBP officers continue to excel in their knowledge of smuggling techniques, which allows them to intercept these kinds of attempts to introduce narcotics into our country', said Port Director Efrain Solis Jr in a statement.