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CBP seizes over 22 kilograms of fentanyl hidden in spare tire at Presidio port of entry
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Tamlyn Price, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 20, 2026 Indexed here Jul 21, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway The driver had been operating a pickup truck and was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico.
A significant seizure occurred at the Presidio Port of Entry. A man was taken into custody after authorities discovered a large amount of narcotics. The driver had been operating a pickup truck and was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico.
Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had been carrying a substantial quantity of fentanyl. The discovery was made possible through the use of advanced technology. S.
Customs and Border Protection.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A significant seizure occurred at the Presidio Port of Entry. A man was taken into custody after authorities discovered a large amount of narcotics. The driver had been operating a pickup truck and…
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