The majority of narcotics seized by Customs and Border Protection are intercepted at ports of entry, not between them, indicating that a wall may not significantly impact drug trafficking routes.

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The majority of narcotics seized by Customs and Border Protection are intercepted at ports of entry, not between them, indicating that a wall may not significantly impact drug trafficking routes.

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Build a large-scale wall along the US-MX border

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Borders that are less controlled can be exploited for smuggling drugs into a country. A well-constructed and monitored wall can serve as a deterrent and a physical obstacle to drug traffickers, potentially reducing the flow of illegal narcotics.

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"According to the DEA’s 2018 annual drug threat assessment, the vast majority of narcotics (including heroin, meth, and fentanyl) seized by Customs and Border Protection come through ports of entry either in packages, cargo, or with people who attempt to enter the US legally. The only drug that is smuggled in higher numbers between legal entry points is marijuana. When drugs are trafficked between points of entry, they are often moved through tunnels, not carried by migrants on foot. "

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Borders that are less controlled can be exploited for smuggling drugs into a country. A well-constructed and monitored wall can serve as a deterrent and a physical obstacle to drug traffickers, potentially reducing the flow of illegal narcotics.

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