US CBP officers seize fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana at the Port of El Paso
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso port of entry intercepted 389 pounds of narcotics on multiple unrelated incidents over one weekend.
“Our CBP officers are diligently performing their homeland security mission and are dedicated to disrupting the flow of dangerous drugs at our ports of entry,” said CBP El Paso Port Director Ray Provencio.
US CBP officers working at the Bridge of the Americas border crossing intercepted 27.07 pounds of fentanyl. The interception occurred when an 18-year-old male, U.S. citizen arrived via the vehicle lanes. During a primary inspection, CBP officers located a bag filled with blue pills within the trunk area of the vehicle. Further search including screening by a canine team resulted in the discovery of multiple fentanyl filled bags within the vehicles trunk area and spare tire.
US CBP officers working at the Paso Del Norte border crossing intercepted 30.73 pounds of cocaine. The interception occurred when a 35-year-old female U.S. citizen arrived via the vehicle lanes. A secondary inspection including screening by a canine team led to the discovery of a non-factory compartment within the vehicle’s seat. A total of 12 cocaine filled bundles were retrieved from the compartment.
