US Customs Seizes Over 45 Pounds of Illegal Drugs in Mini Fridge Shipment from France
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville recently intercepted a shipment arriving from France that was falsely declared as a 'Mini Fridge/Freezer.' A CBP canine alerted to the shipment, leading to a physical inspection that uncovered 12 boxes containing illicit drugs. Among these, seven boxes held 23 pounds of ethylpentedrone hydrochloride, a highly dangerous Schedule I stimulant with no medical use, known to cause severe health effects including cardiac arrest. The other five boxes contained an additional 23 pounds of ketamine, a Schedule III drug commonly used in medical settings but also subject to abuse. This interception disrupts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 16:12
US Customs Seize 46 Pounds of Illegal Drugs from Shipment Labeled as Mini Fridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville, Kentucky, intercepted a shipment from France that was falsely declared as containing a mini fridge. Upon inspection triggered by a CBP canine alert, officers found 12 boxes inside the shipment. Seven of those boxes contained a total of 23 pounds of Ethylpentedrone Hydrochloride, a potent and illegal stimulant with no recognized medical use, and known for causing severe health risks such as cardiac arrest and paranoia. The other five boxes held 23 pounds of Ketamine, a drug with legitimate medical applications but also a known substance of abuse. The seizure is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 15:15
