Fentanyl drives up border drug seizures in December
by: Sandra Sanchez
Posted: Jan 24, 2023 / 05:41 PM CST
Updated: Jan 24, 2023 / 05:41 PM CST
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Even though drug seizures are at the lowest levels in four years, the amount of fentanyl stopped at the border continues to skyrocket, new federal data shows.
The total amount of drugs, by weight, intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in December increased by 17.5% from November, CBP reports.
This includes:
52% increase in fentanyl seizures.
32% increase in cocaine seizures.
1% increase in heroin seized.
There also was a decrease of 4% in methamphetamines seized in December.
https://www.borderreport.com/immigration/border-crime/fentanyl-drives-up-border-drug-seizures-in-december/
