KGUN 9NewsLocal News

Actions

CBP seized fentanyl at the Port of Nogales

fentanyl.jfif
Posted

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers confiscated fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, cocaine, and meth.

Officers collected about 275,000 fentanyl pills, 5 lbs fentanyl powder, 69 lbs cocaine, and 27 lbs meth in three events.

Concealment included floor, gas tank, and throughout a car. Officer observation, technology, and K9 working together prevented the entry of these drugs.

——-
Bivian Contreras is a real-time editor for KGUN 9. Bivian graduated from the University of Arizona School of Journalism with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcast and is currently pursuing a degree in Broadcast Operational Meteorology. Share your story ideas and important issues with Bivian by emailing bivian.contreras@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.