TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Officers at the Port of Nogales reported seizing approximately 130,000 fentanyl pills along with 63.7 lbs. of methamphetamine, according to a tweet shared by Port Director Michael W. Humphries Tuesday, May 17.
These drugs were concealed inside of a vehicle's gas tank.
The total estimated value of the drug seizure is $550,000.
❗️FENTANYL & METHAMPHETAMINE❗️@CBP Officers at the Port of Nogales seized approx. 130,000 fentanyl pills & 63.70 lbs of methamphetamine concealed within the gas tank of a vehicle. The narcotics had an est. value of $550K. Excellent work CBP Nogales! Thank you for your hard work! pic.twitter.com/Vt2DARN7Lw
— Port Director Michael W. Humphries (@CBPPortDirNOG) May 17, 2022
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