Arizona Border Agents Seize Record-Breaking Quantities of Lethal Drugs

Recent seizures at the Nogales Port of Entry reveal extensive smuggling operations involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.

CBP agents in Nogales, Arizona, confiscated enough fentanyl and methamphetamine to potentially kill over 28 million people in May alone.
Seizures included more than 3 million fentanyl pills and 323 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in various vehicles and shipments.
Agents also intercepted significant quantities of ammunition and firearms intended for cartel operations in Mexico.
The Nogales Port of Entry is a major hub for commercial traffic, with millions of crossings annually.
The CBP Tucson Sector has seen a sharp increase in illegal border crossings over the past three fiscal years.