Fentanyl seizures at the U.S. southern border have seen a significant decline, leaving some puzzled by the development.
The Washington Post appears to be among those perplexed by this trend, as they report a nearly 30 percent drop in seizures for the first half of the current fiscal year compared to the same period in 2024.
The figures have decreased even more dramatically since the first half of 2023, plummeting from 13,804 pounds to 6,749 pounds. These statistics are based on the first six months of each fiscal year, commencing in October.
According to the Gateway Pundit, the reduction in Fentanyl seizures might be attributed to President Trump's commitment to border security. The administration has bolstered border defenses by deploying thousands of troops and increasing drone surveillance. Despite these efforts, one might expect an increase in seizures, not a decrease. Vanda Felbab-Brown, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, acknowledges the substantial drop, stating, "One cannot deny there is a big drop. How long its going to last is the critical thing."
Security experts speculate that drug cartels may be adapting their methods to circumvent heightened border security, possibly by mailing Fentanyl or constructing tunnels. This theory gains traction as Fentanyl remains prevalent on U.S. streets, evidenced by a recent DEA operation that seized over 880 pounds of the opioid, primarily in Albuquerque. Despite such domestic operations, overall Fentanyl seizures continue to decline.
The Washington Post's apparent confusion over these developments raises questions about its credibility, especially given its financial struggles in recent years. The disconnect between the paper's analysis and the realities of border security underlines the challenges faced by media outlets in accurately interpreting complex issues.
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