Largest Fentanyl Seizure in Lukeville, Arizona

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 4 million blue fentanyl pills weighing over 1,000 pounds at Lukeville, Arizona, making it the largest fentanyl seizure to date. The seizure was part of special operations targeting fentanyl smuggling and cartel bosses.

Key Points

  • 4 million blue fentanyl pills weighing over 1,000 pounds seized at Lukeville, Arizona
  • Seizure part of special operations targeting fentanyl smuggling and cartel bosses
  • Additional seizure of 270 pounds of methamphetamine reported at the same port of entry
  • Street value of the two seizures estimated to be over $12.6 million
  • Operations Apollo-Arizona and Plaza Spike focus on disrupting drug supply and targeting cartels
  • Fentanyl remains a leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-45

Pros

  • Prevention of dangerous drugs from reaching communities in the United States
  • Success of counter-drug operations in seizing large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine

Cons

  • Ongoing issue of drug smuggling and cartel activities at the U.S.-Mexico border