CBP officers at the San Diego Field Office reported seizing over 9,800 pounds of narcotics in July, with a street value estimated at more than $32 million. The seizures included methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, and were made during 132 separate incidents as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
A significant seizure took place on July 28 at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Officers referred a commercial bus for secondary inspection after receiving a computer-generated alert. A Canine Enforcement Officer and a detector dog identified the gas tank area as suspicious. Upon further inspection, officers found 149 packages of cocaine hidden in a non-factory compartment within the gas tank. The total weight was reported at 487 pounds.
Sidney K. Aki, CBP Director of Field Operations for San Diego, said, “Our success relies heavily on precision targeting. These techniques allow us stay one step ahead and identify and disrupt criminal networks before they can do further harm to our communities.”
CBP encourages the public to report any suspicious activity as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle narcotics operations and promote safer neighborhoods.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection describes itself as America’s largest law enforcement organization and the world’s first unified border management agency. With over 65,000 personnel, CBP is responsible for protecting U.S. borders on land, air, and sea while facilitating lawful travel and trade.
