NOGALES, AZ — More than 950,000 fentanyl pills were seized at the Nogales port of entry within a span of five days in February.
According to a post by Port Director Michael Humphries, the pills were seized during three seizures on February 20, 24, and 25.
On February 20, 659,250 fentanyl pills, 4.8 pounds of fentanyl powder, 10.45 pounds of meth, and 2.7 pounds of cocaine were found in a vehicle.
Officials say 181,125 fentanyl pills were seized on February 24 and 115,650 fentanyl pills were seized on February 25.
CBP officers at the Nogales POE seized:
— Port Director Michael W. Humphries (@CBPPortDirNOG) March 14, 2024
2/20: Approx 659,250 fentanyl pills, 4.8 lbs fentanyl powder, 10.45 lbs meth and 2.7 lbs cocaine hidden throughout a vehicle
2/24: About 181,125 fentanyl pills in a compartment
2/25 :Approx 115,650 fentanyl pills hidden throughout a car pic.twitter.com/b6ZygsJiJy
It is unknown if arrests were made during the seizures.
