In 2020 the agency saw a 1,700 percent increase in drug seizures. This fiscal year 225 people were arrested due to seizures made by CBP with charges that include drug smuggling, human smuggling, illegal firearms and fraud. “This is why we continue to say border security is national security,” said Director of Field Operations, Chris Perry. Local 4 News obtained images of a lot of illegal gun and drug items that were seized at the border. But what is the reason for the spike in illegal items coming into and leaving the country?