A staggering 52 tons of methamphetamine and allegations involving twenty public officials have sent shockwaves through Texas law enforcement. A federal raid on Atlas National Shipping uncovered what investigators describe as a shell logistics company allegedly used to move nearly $2 billion in narcotics under the cover of legitimate freight operations.

Using aerial thermal imaging and tactical entry teams, federal agents located and dismantled a 1,400-foot underground tunnel designed to bypass border security infrastructure entirely. Authorities say the sophistication of the engineering and distribution network makes this one of the most complex smuggling operations ever uncovered in the United States.

Investigators are now analyzing seized data, financial records, and communications to determine the full scope of the network’s reach. Officials warn that the volume of drugs moved through this pipeline may have contributed to widespread overdoses across multiple states.

This report breaks down how the operation functioned, how it was uncovered, and what the fallout could mean for border enforcement and public corruption investigations in Texas.