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Donald Trump announced that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to address border and fentanyl smuggling issues following Trump's threat of imposing massive tariffs. Trump described their meeting at Mar-a-Lago as productive, without mentioning the earlier 25% tariff threat.
A U.S. citizen was arrested while attempting to cross back into the United States from Mexico in a taxi, after authorities found nearly 10 pounds of fentanyl hidden in the vehicle. The estimated street value of the fentanyl was $130,000. The individual was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the investigation is ongoing. This seizure is part of Operation Apollo, a joint regional operation aimed at combating the threat from fentanyl and other illicit synthetic narcotics.