In just one week’s worth of seizures, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) agents working at the El Paso, Texas, managed to stop 113 pounds of cocaine and 112 pounds of fentanyl from entering the country’s illegal drug trade. In the week leading up to the Cinco de Mayo vacation, there were several cases of seizures. In all, the street value of the cocaine is estimated at$ 1.5 million.
Hector Mancha, CBP’s Director of Field Operations for El Paso, stated in a press release that the medications were being seized at the El Paso region ports of entry,” We are hard at work every day utilizing several tools to identify and prevent those who attempt to avoid our observation process.”
National Fentanyl Awareness Day is observed now.
Texas is leading the charge against both Texas and the nation’s growing fentanyl problems.
Byeducating themselves and their loved ones, every Texan may change the world.
Collectively, we have the authority to save many lives. photograph. twitter.com/tfz94lv764
— Greg Abbott ( @GregAbbott_TX ) May 7, 2024
A 48-year-old man United States resident drove a 2013 Hyundai Elantra to El Paso’s Bridge of Americas Port of Entry on April 30th, according to CBP, and on April 30 that same day, 42.5 pounds of methamphetamine were discovered. After using a Low Energy Portal evaluation system to identify irregularities in the Hyundai Elantra’s looks, CBP officers ‘ suspicions grew. An extra X-ray check was carried out after a canine became aware of the possibility of cocaine being brought into the car.
After literally searching the chair panels on the car, officials discovered 18 deals of a material, which later tested positive for cocaine. In a 2012 Ibiza small vehicles a day later, on May 1, CBP officials at the local Ysleta Port of Entry discovered 11.2 weight of fentanyl powder hidden within. According to CBP, the car was driven by a 26- year- ancient Mexican nationwide.
The Ibiza’s vehicle was chosen for a more in-depth exam at the port’s extra inspection area during a police operation north of the inspection booths. During the evaluation, officials discovered 15 morphine- filled packages in the system area of the automobile. The 11.2 pounds of fentanyl has a street value of$ 230, 000.00.
In two other occasions, CBP officials working in El Paso seized an extra 70.8 pounds of methamphetamine during the week, bringing the total overall to$ 1.5 million.
Mexican cartel ‘ narcotic smuggling typically aims to move the fatal goods north and away from the border territory. Fentanyl overdoses are a problem that affects everyone. In El Paso County, the latest annual medical examiner’s report ( 2022 ) shows nearly 70 fentanyl- related overdoses occurred in El Paso. The border area residents died from consuming fentanyl only or other illegal narcotics laced with morphine.
Yet the smallest dose of methadone you end a family’s life.
Talk to your loved ones about the actual hazards of fentanyl in order to take an active part in the fight against this growing national crises. # OnePillKills pic. twitter.com/nV6y5ReY2x
— Greg Abbott ( @GregAbbott_TX ) May 7, 2024
The DEA issued a warning to the public about a fatal dose of fentanyl in a campaign called” One Pill You Kill” that was launched by the agency.
Randy Clark , is a 32- time veteran of the United States Border Patrol.  , Due to his pensions, he served as the Division Chief for Law Enforcement Operations, directing procedures for nine Border Patrol Stations within the Del Rio, Texas, Sector. Following him on Twitter @RandyClarkBBTX.
