CBP Seizes 112 Pounds of Fentanyl Concealed in Folding Chairs at Nogales Crossing
CBP officers seized 112 pounds of fentanyl, found concealed within folding chairs in a truck bed, at the DeConcini border crossing in Nogales.
Phoenix, AZ, November 11, 2026 —
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted a significant quantity of fentanyl, seizing approximately 112 pounds of the dangerous synthetic opioid. The illicit substance was discovered concealed within folding chairs loaded into the bed of a truck.
The seizure occurred at the DeConcini border crossing located in Nogales, Arizona. Details provided indicate that CBP officers discovered the fentanyl hidden within the structural components of the folding chairs. The truck, which was carrying the chairs, was stopped and inspected by officers, leading to the discovery.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is significantly more powerful than morphine. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is a primary driver of the ongoing opioid overdose crisis in the United States. Its trafficking poses a severe threat to public health and safety.
The amount seized, 112 pounds, represents a substantial quantity of the drug. For context, even a small amount of fentanyl, measured in milligrams, can be lethal. The method of concealment within folding chairs suggests an attempt to disguise the contraband among legitimate cargo or personal effects.
Further details regarding the specific date of the seizure, the origin or destination of the truck, or the identification of the driver or owner were not immediately available. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. CBP continues its efforts to interdict illegal narcotics and other contraband at U.S. ports of entry.
Story summarized from the original created by Nina Kravinsky on www.kjzz.org, see more information here.
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