Customs and Border Protection officers found over one million fentanyl pills at the Port of Nogales in a single day.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Customs and Border Protection officers found over one million fentanyl pills at the Port of Nogales in a single day, according to Port Director Michael W. Humphries.
On Wednesday, officers discovered 541,000 fentanyl pills and nearly 40 pounds of meth in a car's doors and rear panels.CBP officers stopped two loads on Wednesday. First load contained approx. 541,000 fentanyl pills, 4 lbs fentanyl powder and 37.55 lbs of meth concealed in doors and rear panels of a car. Seven hours later, approx. 689,200 fentanyl pills were found hidden throughout a vehicle. pic.twitter.
Multiple assault rifles and a handgun were hidden in a car, which Humphries says were most likely going to be distributed to criminal organizations in Mexico. CBP officers stopped a car attempting to leave the U.S. into Mexico. Officers found 5 assault rifles and a handgun hidden in the car. Some rifles had the serial numbers obliterated. All firearms confiscated. Weapons were most likely destined to criminal organizations in Mexico. pic.twitter.com/L0Ec8u90QqMarcos Icahuate is a digital content producer for KGUN 9.
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