Border
Border Patrol agents seize 44 lbs of fentanyl labeled with CNN logo
Police estimate that the drugs seized from the tractor-trailer have a street market value of $1,036,000
October 20, 2022 7:30pm
Updated: October 20, 2022 8:46pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized around $1 million worth of fentanyl last week in packages that were labeled with a CNN logo.
Officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor-trailer arriving from Mexico, said a statement by the CBP.
The tractor-trailer was referred to a secondary inspection, which included utilizing non-intrusive inspection equipment and a screening by a canine team.
During the inspection, CBP officers discovered 19 packages of fentanyl weighing 44.35 pounds (21.12 kg) hidden within the tractor-trailer. The packages were wrapped and were labeled with a CNN logo.
Police estimate that the drugs seized from the tractor-trailer have a street market value of $1,036,000.
On Thursday, Pharr CBP officers examined a commercial tractor trailer arriving from Mexico. After physically inspecting the conveyance, officers seized 19 packages of fentanyl weighing 44lbs concealed within the tractor.
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“CBP officers intercepted this load of fentanyl, the largest thus far in port history, thanks to great teamwork and the utilization of all available tools and resources,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry.
CBP officers seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) will continue to investigate the case.
“It is important to remember how lethal fentanyl is, which is why our officers always work wearing personal protective equipment and use vital equipment which can identify these dangerous substances before officers handle them,” he added.
