Mexican authorities seize fentanyl worth billions concealed in cactus shipment

Mexican authorities seized 70 pounds of fentanyl concealed in a truck carrying prickly pear cactus paddles in the state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, according to officials.

Nearly 300,000 fentanyl pills were discovered. During the inspection, agents found 30 black packages containing approximately 275,000 fentanyl pills and two white packages containing fentanyl powder, all hidden inside the cargo.

A total of 30 packages were found, according to a statement from the Ministries of Defense, Navy and Security, as well as the public prosecutor's office and the National Guard.