The Mexican army says a tip led to the seizure of almost 1.5 tons of meth and 328 pounds (149 kilograms) of apparent fentanyl at a checkpoint in the northern border state of Sonora.
The truck, which was seized by the Mexican army in the border state of Sonora, also contained 1.5 tons of meth and 328 pounds of powdered fentanyl.Acting on a tip, Mexican soldiers seized almost 1.5 tons of meth and 328 pounds of apparent powdered fentanyl at a checkpoint in the northern border state of Sonora, the army said Thursday.
Soldiers also found 816,486 pills apparently containing fentanyl packed in 46 drums aboard the truck on Wednesday. The Defense Department said it obtained information that a truck carrying powdered fruit juice concentrates to the border city of Tijuana was also hauling drugs.Stay informed about local news and weather in Southern California. Get the NBC LA app for
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