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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported a marked increase in drug seizures for the month of August, with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) noting substantial gains over previous months. The announcement highlights ongoing efforts by the Trump Administration to address drug trafficking at U.S. borders.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, "Secretary Noem and the Department of Homeland Security are fulfilling President Trump’s promise to make America safe again by dismantling drug cartels and stopping the flow of deadly drugs into American communities. Thanks to President Trump, fewer American families will be torn apart by addiction, fewer lives will be lost to overdoses, and fewer profits will go to violent cartels."
According to CBP data, seizures of various illegal substances—including fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana—increased significantly from July to August. Methamphetamine seizures alone rose by 37%, contributing to a total of just over 55,000 pounds of drugs seized in August.
August represented the third-highest monthly total for drug seizures since the start of President Trump's second term. DHS also noted that fentanyl trafficking at the southern border has decreased by 56% compared to the same period in 2024. Officials attribute these trends to measures aimed at disrupting cartel activities and reducing the supply of dangerous drugs entering U.S. communities.
The department maintains that these results reflect a sustained focus on border security and law enforcement operations intended to curb drug-related threats.
