TUCSON – A Mexican National is in custody after trying to smuggle over a million dollars in drugs in floor tiles.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Port of Nogales on Monday evening, seized the 122 pounds of drugs which included fentanyl pills, heroin, and cocaine concealed inside hollowed out floor tiles.
The narcotics have an estimated street value of more than $1.4 million.
The 43-year-old failed smuggler attempted to enter the United States through the Port of Nogales, DeConcini crossing, in his truck and was referred for further inspection. During a secondary inspection, CBP officers found and removed a total of 85 drug packages from hollowed out floor tiles. The drugs were determined to be 89 pounds of fentanyl pills, 33 pounds of heroin and 0.5 pound of cocaine.
Officers seized the narcotics and vehicle. The failed smuggler was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.