Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared updates on several recent enforcement actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers through her official X account on March 26, 2026.
In a post from the early afternoon, Sabatino reported a drug seizure at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. According to her statement, "CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry seized 21.03 lbs of cocaine and 14.02 lbs of fentanyl powder from a 2021 GMC Sierra driven by a U.S. citizen in the SENTRI lane. Officers found 15 vacuum-sealed packages in a backpack." This incident highlights ongoing efforts to intercept narcotics at key border crossings.
Later that day, Sabatino highlighted the work of CBP's canine teams at Atlanta Airport. She wrote, "We always 'root' for our K9s! Last month @ATLAirport, @DFOAtlanta K9 Twix alerted to a bag from Nigeria with: 13lbs of yams 11lbs of cooked beef 13lbs of beef stew 6.6lbs of chicken flavored noodles Prohibited items destroyed; noodles inspected & released." The tweet demonstrates CBP's focus on agricultural and food safety regulations at international airports.
In another update posted later in the evening, Sabatino described an enforcement action involving undeclared currency. She stated, "The captain of the M/V Sheng Ning Hai is in hot water after @DFOBaltimore officers seized $70,737 in unreported currency. You can travel with any amount of money, but anything over $10,000 must be reported on the FinCEN 105 form." Federal law requires travelers entering or leaving the United States with more than $10,000 in currency or monetary instruments to report this amount using Form FinCEN 105.
CBP routinely publicizes such enforcement actions as part of its mission to secure U.S. borders against illegal drugs, contraband food products, and financial crimes.
