C.B.P. News Release

CBP in Arizona Nets More Than $27M in Drugs, 2,500 Apprehensions in One Week

(Thursday, February 17, 2011)

Tucson, Ariz. — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Arizona Joint Field Command today announced that during the week of Feb. 7-13, CBP apprehended more than 2,500 undocumented aliens at and between the ports of entry and seized more than 24,000 pounds of narcotics with an estimated street value of approximately $27.2 million, more than $76,000 in illicit currency, and 9,800 rounds of ammunition. Apprehensions in Arizona have decreased 43 percent this year to date compared to the same time period last year, signifying an overall decrease in illegal crossings.

“Our Border Patrol Agents and CBP Officers are working every day to prevent the illegal flow of people and goods across our borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade,â€