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CBP Seizes 263.1 Kg of Illegal Drugs in El Paso

11/8/2025

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CBP officers seized 263.1 kg of illegal drugs at El Paso-area ports from Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2025.
The haul includes 81.44 kg cocaine, 10.68 kg fentanyl, 129.32 kg methamphetamine, and 41.7 kg marijuana.
Officers found the narcotics hidden in seven vehicles using canine detection and physical inspections.
Hector Mancha (CBP Director) said the seizures disrupted narcotics smuggling and contributed to the El Paso Field Office's 5,927-pound 2025 total.

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Story summary

CBP officers seized 263.1 kg of illegal drugs at El Paso-area ports from Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2025.
The haul includes 81.44 kg cocaine, 10.68 kg fentanyl, 129.32 kg methamphetamine, and 41.7 kg marijuana.
Officers found the narcotics hidden in seven vehicles using canine detection and physical inspections.
Hector Mancha (CBP Director) said the seizures disrupted narcotics smuggling and contributed to the El Paso Field Office's 5,927-pound 2025 total.