Eagle Pass officers seize over $170,000 worth of fentanyl from ice box

EAGLE PASS, TX (CBSDFW.COM) – On January 18, US Customs and Border Protection officers seized 7.4 pounds of fentanyl worth over $170,000.

“Ensuring the safety of passengers is a top priority for CBP and this major seizure of fentanyl highlights the need for our officers to remain vigilant and aware of the drug threat while facilitating legal travel,” said Acting Port Director Michael Martinez, Port of Eagle Pass, United Kingdom. Entrance.

The drugs were hidden in an ice box found in the cargo hold of a Honda Odyssey that had entered from Mexico. A search of the trailer by the K-9 team and non-intrusive screening systems led to their discovery.

Officials said Homeland Security special agents were investigating the seizure.