CBP officers find 1.5 million fentanyl pills in trailer at Arizona-Mexico border  

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in Nogales, Arizona discovered more than 1.5 million pills of fentanyl and other drugs concealed inside a tractor-trailer trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border this weekend. 

The 18-wheeler was carrying around 1.57 million fentanyl pills and 104 pounds of cocaine in a floor compartment of the 18-wheeler, said Nogales Port Director Michael Humphries in a tweet. 

Additionally, agents found other drugs, including 300,000 fentanyl pills, 2 pounds of fentanyl powder, 13 pounds of heroin, and 10 pounds of cocaine on the vehicle floor. 

The photos shared by Humphries show how the drugs were found hidden in different compartments or in makeshift trap doors that had been built inside of the trailer and vehicle. 

Massive amount of fentanyl pills, other drugs seized at the Nogales POE on Saturday

18-Wheeler trailer floor compartment with approx 1.27 million pills and 104 lbs of cocaine
Vehicle floor with approx 300,000 pills, 2 lbs fentanyl powder, 13 lbs of heroin and 10 lbs of cocaine pic.twitter.com/z3HIcQdW7C

— Port Director Michael W. Humphries (@CBPPortDirNOG) August 22, 2022

The bust comes just days after Nogales CBP agents seized thousands of rainbow-colored fentanyl pills that were trying to be smuggled into the country. Around 15,000 pills were found strapped to an individual’s leg. 

Humphries said it "could be the start of a trend with transnational criminal organizations targeting younger users."

8/17 CBP officers #Nogales POE seized over 15,000 fentanyl pills strapped to a person’s legs. Second consecutive day colored fentanyl pills with the appearance of candy seized .This could be the start of a trend with Transnational Criminal Organizations targeting younger users. pic.twitter.com/y5KT5Zveop

— Port Director Michael W. Humphries (@CBPPortDirNOG) August 18, 2022