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How Detroit CBP blocks drug trafficking at border

The Detroit Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted approximately 4,400 pounds of cocaine and about 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine during the past fiscal year, highlighting intensified enforcement efforts at the northern border. CBP officers use law enforcement intelligence from multiple agencies to select trucks for inspection. They also utilize large-scale X-ray machines to scan vehicles when canine alerts or other indicators arise.