In a record-breaking effort, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at eight Laredo border ports seized more than 71,000 pounds of hard narcotics in Fiscal Year 2025, a 62 % jump from the previous year.
Surge in Seizures
CBP officials reported that the total amount of drugs seized during Fiscal 2025 rose by 62 % compared to Fiscal 2024. The 71,000-pound haul included a variety of substances, each contributing to the overall increase.
Breakdown of Seized Drugs
- 3,453 pounds of marijuana
- 12,397 pounds of cocaine
- 54,994 pounds of methamphetamine
- 235 pounds of heroin
- 196 pounds of fentanyl
- $5.4 million in unreported currency
- 514 weapons
- 54,896 rounds of ammunition
Street Value and Leadership Praise
The seized cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and meth, which together represented the 62 % rise, carried an estimated street value of about $674 million, CBP stated. Laredo Field Operations Director Donald Kusser praised the officers’ performance, saying, “Our frontline CBP officers did a fantastic job in FY 2025, amassing an impressive 62 percent increase in hard narcotics seized compared to the previous fiscal year. These impressive totals tell the real story, the dedication of our officers to the border security mission, and their effective deployment of officer experience, technology, canines, and targeting to help keep our borders safe.”
Key Takeaways
- 71,000 pounds of drugs seized in FY 2025, a 62 % increase from FY 2024.
- Major drug categories include 12,397 pounds of cocaine and 54,994 pounds of methamphetamine.
- Seizures had an estimated street value of $674 million.
The data underscores the intensified efforts of CBP officers in safeguarding the U.S. border and highlights the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking across the Laredo ports.
