Mexican authorities seized $6.5 million worth of fentanyl hidden inside sliced cactus, a classic Mexican dish called Nopalace.
Mexican law enforcement said it discovered 275,000 tablets of Sonora's deadly drug on its way to Arizona in Kabuku It has been reported. Authorities said they discovered $6.5 million worth of medicine in both tablets and powders and arrested the 29-year-old man.
“It's the latest game in cat and mouse games between drug smugglers and authorities. According to the report, the cocaine and fentanyl packets are hidden inside hair extensions and avocados, and even transported via submarines.
The attack also came as President Donald Trump introduced a 25% tariff on Mexico on Tuesday, cracking down on the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigration to the United States.
The fentanyl attack occurred at a military checkpoint on the highway connecting Sinaloa and Sonora. According to the report, officers were searching for trailers carrying Nopal packets when they discovered the drug.
