Border Crisis: Officers seize over two and a half tons of fentanyl precursors at Port of Entry

[rangerrebew]

Border Crisis: Officers seize over two and a half tons of fentanyl precursors at Port of Entry
Photo of Rich Mitchell Rich MitchellSeptember 25, 20230
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LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to Laredo Port of Entry outbound operations recently seized more than two and a half tons of fentanyl precursors.

“Illicitly manufactured fentanyl produced from precursors has been a major contribution to drug abuse and overdose deaths in our country,” said Acting Port Director Adriana Arce, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP is fully committed in disrupting the manufacturing of this fatal drug, and in our dedication to keep the border safe.”
 
The seizures occurred during outbound operations conducted for the month of September. Vehicle inspections utilizing canine and non-intrusive inspection system examinations resulted in the discovery of 5,357.85 pounds of fentanyl precursors.


CBP seized the contraband. Lab results of the chemicals are pending further investigation. Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizures.

https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2023/09/border-crisis-officers-seize-over-two-and-a-half-tons-of-fentanyl-precursors-at-port-of-entry/

[mountaineer]

There's a show on the NatGeo network called "To Catch a Smuggler," where they follow border patrol and law enforcement officers from various countries, including the U.S., trying to prevent the import or export of illegal substances. It's really fascinating. On the episodes involving US officers, there have been several massive seizures like this.