CBP officers seize over 120 pounds of methamphetamine at Nogales Port of Entry

NOGALES, Arizona-U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Nogales Port of Entry seized more than 120 pounds of methamphetamine in two enforcement actions.

"Our frontline officers' ability to apply training, inspection experience, and technology allowed them to zero in and take down a couple of significant drug loads," said Acting

Port Director Jose Acuna, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Area Port Director at Nogales Port of Entry. "Our streets are safer thanks to the dedication of our CBP officers."

On March 10, CBP officers working at the Mariposa Crossing seized nearly 44 pounds of methamphetamine from concealed in a 2007 Acura RL. A scan with a nonintrusive inspection system, and acloser physical examination revealed 32 packages containing the narcotics in the back seat of the vehicle. CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.

On March 11, CBP officers working at the Deconcini Crossing seized more than 76 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a 2019 Volkswagen Polo. A scan with a nonintrusive inspection system and a closer physical examination revealed 70 packages containing the alleged drugs concealed in a false floor compartment of the vehicle. CBP seized the narcotics and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested the driver and initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.

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