U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers have arrested a Mexican national who was allegedly attempting to smuggle $85,000 worth of fentanyl pills.
-
Agents arrested the suspect at a checkpoint near the Arizona-Mexico border, according to John R. Modlin, Chief Patrol Agent of CBP’s Tucson Sector. "Agents working the I-19 Checkpoint arrested a Mexican national who attempted to smuggle fentanyl pills under his clothes while onboard a shuttle on its way to #Tucson," Modlin wrote on Twitter. "The fentanyl pills were worth approximately $85,000.00. The case was turned over to @DEAPhoenix.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Watch Live: Gov. Abbott Discusses Fentanyl Crisis in Fort WorthTexas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is holding a roundtable Tuesday in Fort Worth to discuss the national fentanyl crisis.
Read more »
Man accused of lifting $25K dinosaur claw at Tucson gem showAuthorities say a man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a fossilized dinosaur claw valued at $25,000 from an Arizona vendor last month and then trying to resell it. The claw is now in Colorado with its owner.
Read more »
Pancheros Mexican Grill opens another N.J. locationThe fast-casual Mexican restaurant now has 11 spots throughout the state
Read more »
Crime Watch: Area law enforcement investing in emergency heroin reversal drugThe increase in heroin and fentanyl abuse has law enforcement fearing for their safety and the users they come across.
Read more »
Luis Miramontes helped enable the sexual revolution. Why isn’t he better known?By synthesizing norethindrone, one of the first active ingredients in birth control pills, Luis Miramontes helped usher in the sexual revolution.
Read more »