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.
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