Customs and Border Protection officers in various locations have made significant drug busts recently. In Laredo, officers seized $5.1 million worth of marijuana hidden in a tractor trailer, leading to the arrest of the driver and passenger. In Del Rio, officers confiscated $234,000 worth of heroin from a passenger vehicle, resulting in the driver's arrest. In Nogales, officers seized over 2 million fentanyl pills in 12 loads, along with significant amounts of meth, heroin, and cocaine. Additionally, a former Mexican lawyer involved in drug trafficking was sentenced to over seven years in prison for supplying methamphetamine. The CBP has prevented over 13,700 pounds of fentanyl from entering the US, emphasizing their commitment to combating drug trafficking.
In 2023, enough fentanyl was seized in AZ to kill every resident 14 times, with the epidemic costing our state $58 billion. On International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, we recognize the price Arizonans have paid due to the deadly fentanyl coming over the border. https://t.co/kWrIdCtMFF
CBP is committed to protecting our communities against the dangers of narcotics. CBP and federal partners have been tackling the trafficking of fentanyl with unprecedented operations resulting in over 13,700lbs prevented from entering the US. ➡️ https://t.co/XbO2f6tVxc https://t.co/F1PwdySmKt
Former Mexican lawyer who became major methamphetamine supplier to drug trafficking organization sentenced to more than seven years in prison @FBISeattle https://t.co/71gJo2W0pv
NEW: 2M+ fentanyl pills seized by CBP officers at the Nogales POE in 12 loads. Breakdown via @CBPPortDirNOG: 5/31: 112,680 6/1: 30,600 6/3: 277,650 6/11: 414,225 6/21: 513,675 6/22: 596,700 6/22: 20,250 6/24: 110,475 Total: 2,076,255 “Plus 604 lbs meth, 6 lbs heroin, and 6… https://t.co/URsacK6XZx
CBP officers at the Nogales POE seized: Fentanyl pills (approx) 5/31: 112,680 6/1: 30,600 6/3: 277,650 6/11: 414,225 6/21: 513,675 6/22: 596,700 6/22: 20,250 6/24: 110,475 Total: 2,076,255 Plus 604 lbs meth, 6 lbs heroin, and 6 lbs cocaine. 12 loads, all deep concealment methods. https://t.co/BVHkE8fpK1
An Arizona fentanyl and meth trafficker was sentenced to 14 years in prison, officials announced on Monday. https://t.co/AdCiCZNJCb
CBP agents said the total shipment had a retail price of $1 million. https://t.co/1EOA9G3Cwv
In more than 20 significant drug busts in 2023, Sheriff’s Office deputies seized 924 pounds of meth, 104 pounds of cocaine, 97 pounds of fentanyl, 665 pounds of marijuana and 8 gallons of PCP. Catch Part 2 tomorrow at 10p on KUTV. https://t.co/pNyMvACFpR @brian_schnee
Large Laredo MJ takedown: @DFOLaredo @CBP officers at #Laredo’s World Trade Bridge seize $5.1M in marijuana hidden in tractor trailer. Driver, passenger arrested. @HSI_SanAntonio is investigating. Read more here: https://t.co/B6WtNNYuoe https://t.co/4XLiw3rI2p
Heroin bust: @DFOLaredo @CBP officers seize $234K in heroin in passenger vehicle at Del Rio Port of Entry. Driver arrested. @HSI_SanAntonio is investigating. Read more here: https://t.co/umRzgfQNWA https://t.co/Nyi8cz1vog