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PRESIDIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 22 kilograms of fentanyl concealed inside the spare tire of a pickup truck at the Presidio Port of Entry on July 15, authorities said.<\/p>\n
CBP inspection technology detects drugs <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The seizure occurred July 15 when a man driving a 2018 Dodge Ram sought to enter the United States from Ojinaga, Mexico, during the early morning hours, according to CBP.<\/p>\n
CBP Officers used non-intrusive inspection technology to examine the vehicle and detected anomalies in the truck’s spare tire, prompting a secondary inspection. Authorities also say officers found packages containing approximately 22.4 kilograms of fentanyl hidden inside the tire.<\/p>\n
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Suspect arrested <\/p>\n
The driver was arrested and charged with importation of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute, according to CBP. Federal charges are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
“The vigilance of our Customs and Border Protection officers has resulted in a significant seizure of the highly addictive and dangerous narcotic fentanyl. I am glad we prevented it from reaching our streets,” Ray Provencio, director of CBP’s El Paso Field Office, said in a statement.<\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl was responsible for 38,084 overdose deaths in the United States in 2025 and 49,913 overdose deaths in 2024.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this article was provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.<\/p>\n
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