TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Agents found 17 pounds of fentanyl during a vehicle inspection on the I-19 checkpoint, according to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin.
On Friday, agents stopped a sedan at the checkpoint and a K9 alerted agents to the fentanyl.
Nogales Station agents seized 17 pounds of fentanyl Friday.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) October 18, 2022
The concealed narcotics were discovered in a sedan at the I-19 Checkpoint following a #K9Alert. The 19-year-old U.S. citizen driver faces criminal charges. Agents are working with @DEAPHOENIXDiv. #BorderSecurity pic.twitter.com/YaVMdWtQ6L
The 19-year-old driver of the sedan will be facing criminal charges.
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