U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Fort Hancock port of entry have reported the seizure of significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. The drugs, weighing 37.8 pounds and 5.6 pounds respectively, were hidden in a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old female U.S. citizen.
"Even though traffic is generally light at the Fort Hancock port of entry our CBP officers remain vigilant and are keenly aware that at any time the next arriving person or vehicle could pose a threat to the safety of our community," said Marcelino Serna Port Director Eric Fernandez.
The incident occurred on April 30, around 7:30 a.m. A 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, arriving from Mexico, was subjected to a secondary examination by CBP officers. A drug-sniffing dog alerted officers to narcotics, prompting a search that revealed 38 bundles inside the vehicle's dashboard. Of these, 34 bundles contained methamphetamine, while the rest held multi-colored fentanyl pills.
The driver was arrested and handed over to Homeland Security Investigations special agents to face federal charges related to the importation of a controlled substance.
CBP is the nation's largest law enforcement organization, tasked with safeguarding America's borders. The agency works to ensure safe travel and trade while maintaining economic security.
