California border officers confiscate $29 million in illicit drugs in April
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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.

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