What happens to illegal drugs, guns and cash seized at the border? – By Safia Samee Ali (News Nation) / May 6, 2024
- Border agents intercepted thousands of pieces of contraband last year
- Agents must follow strict protocols for the handling of contraband
- They hold items for years at times due to lengthy prosecutions
(NewsNation) — Border agents have intercepted thousands of illegal items including drugs, guns and illicit cash being smuggled into the U.S. this year, but handling that contraband can take many paths.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seized over 273,000 pounds of drugs, nearly 2,000 weapons and over $22 million in illegal currency this year, data showed.
CBP works with other state and federal agencies to make sure these items are handled safely, and the process involves strict and sometimes lengthy processes, an agency spokesperson told NewsNation.
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