On the recordJuly 18, 2023
More than 90 percent of hard drugs such as fentanyl enter the United States through legal crossings at ports of entry.
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congress.govMore than 90 percent of hard drugs such as fentanyl enter the United States through legal crossings at ports of entry.
Thompson highlights that most drug trafficking occurs through legal entry points, not illegal crossings.
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