CBP Seizes Over $2 Million in Narcotics

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have made significant drug seizures at various ports of entry, highlighting ongoing issues with narcotics trafficking. In Arizona, fentanyl worth $200,000 was seized from a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing and from a woman with two children, with a total of nearly 57,000 pills and 9 pounds of methamphetamine found. In Texas, a Chevrolet van was intercepted at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry containing over $700,000 worth of methamphetamine and heroin, hidden within food ovens on the roof rack. Additionally, at Hidalgo International Bridge, officers seized over $910,000 in methamphetamine from a vehicle during a secondary inspection. In July alone, CBP at the San Ysidro Port of Entry seized over one ton of narcotics in various incidents, demonstrating their commitment to combating drug smuggling. These incidents showcase the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with organized drug trafficking operations.