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Major drug bust at Nogales Port of Entry: About 1,300 pounds of cocaine

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Posted at 2:49 PM, Oct 06, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-06 17:49:57-04

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Customs and Border Protection officers at the Nogales Port of Entry seized a massive load of drugs weighing 1294.20 pounds of cocaine and 13 pounds of ketamine.

Theses drugs were found in a tractor-trailer hidden compartment well camouflaged under fake wooden beams.

The CBP's fast and thorough action demonstrates its dedication to preventing cross-border drug trafficking.

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