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Major Drug Bust at Paso Del Norte Port: 140 Kilos Seized

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On February 28, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a significant drug shipment at the Paso del Norte Port of Entry. A 2018 Dodge Ram pickup truck, driven by a Mexican national, was found to contain 139.5 kilograms of narcotics, including 107 bundles of cocaine weighing 122.8 kilograms, 13 bundles of fentanyl at 14.86 kilograms, and nearly 2 kilograms of methamphetamine. This operation is considered a crucial intervention to prevent dangerous substances from entering the U.S. and potentially harming citizens. The driver has been arrested and is facing federal drug trafficking charges.

Key Details: • Date of seizure: February 28 • Location: Paso del Norte Port of Entry • Total weight of drugs seized: 139.5 kilograms • Driver arrested is a Mexican national facing federal charges

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