Source: Fox News
Summary
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seized over $300,000 worth of narcotics in two separate incidents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and the Calexico East Port of Entry on May 17. The agents discovered six packages of white fentanyl powder and 8.4 pounds of cocaine in a 2013 Honda Civic, and 63 packets of methamphetamine in a 2011 Nissan Cube. The seizures demonstrate the ongoing efforts of CBP to prevent narcotics smuggling across the southern U.S. border.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
CBP agents continue to detect and seize large quantities of narcotics at the southern border. The recent seizures are a result of their commitment to keeping dangerous drugs out of the country. The agency’s operations are a continuation of efforts laid out by President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The seizures come as immigration border crossings have plummeted, but high-profile smuggling attempts continue to occur.
The CBP’s actions can be seen as a performance of vigilance, with agents working around the clock to detect and prevent illegal activity. The seizures are a demonstration of the agency’s commitment to its mission, and the numbers are used to justify their efforts. The fact that these seizures are becoming routine can be seen as a normalization of the situation, with the CBP’s actions becoming a familiar response to the ongoing issue of narcotics smuggling.
Author: Evan Null
