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More than 57 pounds of methamphetamine seized, hidden in SUV at Paso Del Norte bridge
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 57 pounds of methamphetamine at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. The drugs had an estimated street value of $521,100, according to CBP.
June 18 just after noon, a woman with U.S. citizenship tried to cross f...
Key takeaway Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 57 pounds of methamphetamine at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The seizure of over 57 pounds of methamphetamine at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry is a significant blow to the local drug trade. With an estimated street value of $521,100, this haul represents a substantial loss for traffickers who often target El Paso 's vulnerable communities. The fact that the drugs were hidden in an SUV driven by a US citizen attempting to cross from Mexico suggests that traffickers continue to exploit weaknesses in border security. This incident also highlights the crucial role that US Customs and Border Protection officers play in preventing the flow of illicit substances into the city. As El Paso continues to grapple with the consequences of drug addiction and related crime, the work of these officers is a vital component of the city's public safety efforts. The confiscation of the SUV and narcotics, as well as the arrest of the driver, will likely have a ripple effect on local law enforcement's efforts to disrupt and dismantle trafficking networks.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 57 pounds of methamphetamine at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. The drugs had an estimated street value of $521,100, according to CBP.
June 18 just after noon, a woman with U.S. citizenship tried to cross f...
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