CBP Officers Intercept 22.4 Kilograms of Fentanyl at Presidio Port of Entry
· Texas Border Business
On July 15, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 22.4 kilograms of fentanyl at the Presidio Port of Entry in Texas. The fentanyl was hidden in the spare tire of a 2018 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by a male U.S. citizen who had just crossed the border from Ojinaga, Mexico. Anomalies detected by nonintrusive inspection technology led to a secondary inspection, revealing the concealed drugs. The driver was arrested and charged with violations related to the importation and possession of controlled substances. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking at the border.
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