California border officers confiscate $29 million in illicit drugs in April
Share this @internewscast.com

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the San Diego Officer of Field Operations seized more than 7,570 pounds of narcotics worth millions of dollars in April.

A CBP news release says the drugs were confiscated during 106 separate interdictions, and the haul of illicit drugs included 4,413 pounds of methamphetamine, 2,748 pounds of cocaine, 404 pounds of fentanyl and 5 pounds of heroin.

The drugs’ street value is an estimated $29 million, according to CBP.

Fome of the fentanyl pills seized by CBO officers
assigned to the San Diego field office. (Courtesy: CBP)

CBP said some of the narcotics were found in various locations including non-factory automobile compartments, a car battery, engine bay, spare tire, roof area and several other hidden locations.

“Our mission is rooted in protecting our borders, defending our nation, and upholding the safety of those we serve,” said Sidney K. Aki, CBP Director of Field Operations for San Diego. “By leveraging leading-edge technology and strengthening critical partnerships, we are significantly enhancing our ability to disrupt drug smuggling operations and prevent illicit narcotics from infiltrating our communities, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to public safety. These significant figures emphasize the success of our comprehensive strategies.”

The San Diego Office of Field Operations covers all the ports of entry between California and Mexico, including San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Tecate, Andrade, Calexico East and West and the San Diego airport and seaport.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

ICE to Gain Access to National Medicaid Data: Key Information

() The personal health information of 79 million people will soon be…

Ossoff Highlights Military Funding Legislation That Funds a New Elementary School at Fort Benning

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A proposal led by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff…

Experts Warn Against Trump’s Plan to Reopen Alcatraz

() Former acting director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Hugh Hurwitz…

Dershowitz Suggests Ghislaine Maxwell Should Provide Testimony to Congress

() As several Republicans call on Congress to bring Ghislaine Maxwell in…

“Former Kerr Co. IT Official Urges Leadership Change Following Flood Alert Delay”

KERR COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – The man who said he helped Kerr…

Who Benefits or Is Affected by New Federal Regulations on Wind and Solar Projects?

() Wind and solar projects on United States public lands now face…

Four Minors Apprehended in Joint Stolen Car Investigation by Urbana and U of I Police

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The apprehension of four juveniles for possessing a…

Decatur Unveils New Solar Canopies at Civic Center with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The solar canopies in the Decatur Civic Center’s…

Bristol, Va. Resident Sentenced to 8 Years for Meth Conviction

A man from Bristol, Virginia, named Christopher M. Sullivan, has been sentenced…

Florida Authorities Detain Woman Without Documentation Walking Dog at Volusia Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, a…

Trump Criticizes WSJ Epstein Story, Announces Intent to Sue Soon

(The Hill) President Trump on Thursday slammed the Wall Street Journal for…

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Advocates for Clarity on Epstein Case

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Representative Anna Paulina Luna, representing Pinellas County,…