Customs and Border Protection officers at the El Paso, Texas, ports of entry had a busy week from October 26 to November 1, intercepting a significant amount of narcotics. According to a release from CBP, a total of 263.1 kilos of drugs were confiscated. The narcotics found included cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana, all stashed away in various compartments of passenger vehicles attempting to cross into the United States from Mexico.
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), drug detection dogs, nonintrusive inspection technology, and physical inspections played key roles in recent narcotics seizures at El Paso ports of entry. “The vigilance of our CBP officers has resulted in multiple seizures of narcotics this past week,” said Hector Mancha, CBP El Paso Director of Field Operations. CBP officials stated that continued adaptation of enforcement methods remains essential as smugglers develop new concealment tactics.
According to CBP El Paso Director of Field Operations Hector Mancha, the week’s enforcement actions included multiple narcotics seizures ranging from 32 to 55 kilos. All seven smuggling attempts have resulted in federal or state prosecutions. CBP reports that total narcotics seizures for Fiscal Year 2025 continue to reflect the agency’s ongoing efforts to prevent the illegal importation of controlled substances across U.S. borders.
