Mexican national faces federal charges after CBP finds $238K in fentanyl inside electric moped

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than 16 pounds of fentanyl – with an estimated street value of nearly $240,000 – hidden inside an electric moped attempting to enter the U.S. at the southern border, authorities said.

CBP said a 22-year-old Mexican national is facing federal charges following the seizure earlier this month.

Officials said the man was driving a 2024 Revoo electric moped when he applied for admission into the United States on Aug. 3 and was referred for a secondary inspection.