El Paso area CBP officers seize methamphetamine, rooster blades, raw eggs and arrest fugitives during busy week
Release Date Fri, 02/21/2025
EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta port of entry seized 64 pounds of methamphetamine February 14. It was among the most notable enforcement actions recorded by CBP officers working in the El Paso area during the last week.
“CBP officers remain steadfast in their efforts to execute their primary homeland security mission,” said CBP El Paso Director of Field Operations Hector Mancha. “Their inspections will often uncover multiple violations and help separate law-abiding travelers from those who pose a risk to our community.”
The large methamphetamine seizure was made at approximately 1:30 p.m. February 14 when a 32-year-old Mexican man driving a 2008 Ford F-150 arrived at the Ysleta port of entry from Mexico. CBP officers noted anomalies in the appearance of the vehicle following a Low Energy Portal scan of the arriving truck.
A physical inspection of the vehicle was performed leading to the discovery of bundles located in the rear seats. A CBP drug sniffing dog searched the truck and alerted to the presence of narcotics. A Z-Portal x-ray scan of the truck then revealed anomalies within the back seat and spare tire of the vehicle.
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