CBP Seizes More Than Half a Ton of Fentanyl in Arizona

The seizure was the largest in the agency’s history.
CBP Seizes More Than Half a Ton of Fentanyl in Arizona
A recent seizure of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills in DEA's Rocky Mountain Field Division in a photo released on July 1, 2024. DEA
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U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on Aug. 1 that it seized more than a half a ton of fentanyl, approximately 4 million pills, at the Port of Lukeville, Arizona—the largest singular fentanyl seizure in CBP history. The seizure occurred when a 20-year-old U.S. citizen and a resident of Arizona arrived at the Port driving a pick-up truck. His truck was also hauling a utility trailer with a sport recreational vehicle on it.

During a thorough inspection of the truck, trailer, and recreational vehicle, CBP officers noticed the frame of the trailer had anomalies, according to the CBP.

Mary Lou Lang
Mary Lou Lang
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Mary Lou Lang is a freelance journalist and was a frequent contributor to Just The News, the Washington Free Beacon, and the Daily Caller. She also wrote for several local newspapers. Prior to freelancing, she worked in several editorial positions in finance, insurance and economic development magazines.