President Trump Highlights Progress on Southern Border and Drug Smuggling

In an interview with Trace Gallagher, former President Donald Trump pointed to a notable drop in fentanyl-related deaths and illegal drug imports at sea. He attributes this to enhanced border security, claiming a 97% reduction in maritime drug trafficking. Trump expressed curiosity about why mainstream outlets have not reported on this development positively.

Meanwhile, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents recently intercepted over 16 pounds of fentanyl, valued around $240,000, hidden inside a motorized motorcycle trying to cross the southern border. A 22-year-old Mexican national now faces federal charges stemming from this incident.

Authorities shared that the man attempted to enter the U.S. on August 3, riding a 2024 Revoo electric moped when he was selected for a secondary inspection.

Using a non-intrusive imaging system, CBP officers identified an anomaly on the moped. After a canine unit alerted the officers, they discovered seven packages containing 16.53 pounds of white fentanyl powder valued at $238,032.

“Smugglers are employing increasingly innovative methods to transport dangerous drugs into the country,” noted Mariza Marin, Port Director at San Isidro. Despite these ongoing challenges, CBP remains dedicated to detecting and preventing such smuggling attempts through vigilant training and techniques.

In another incident, CBP officers on the same day stopped two vehicles, seizing drugs worth over $300,000.

During the inspection of a 2013 Honda Civic on May 17, officers identified an anomaly in the vehicle’s firewall. Further investigations led to the seizure of additional illegal substances, including methamphetamine, explaining the persistent challenges CBP faces in curbing drug smuggling operations along the border.