CBP Officers Seize Over $67 Million in Illegal Drugs at San Diego Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in San Diego seized more than $67 million in illegal drugs during July, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The seizures occurred at seven ports of entry along the California-Mexico border. Between July 1 and July 31, officers seized a total of 8,359 pounds of drugs across 144 smuggling attempts. The drugs included 553 pounds of fentanyl, 36 pounds of heroin, 2,572 pounds of cocaine, and 5,077 pounds of methamphetamine. Sidney Aki, CBP San Diego Director of Field Operations, stated that these seizures demonstrate the commitment of officers to protect communities and secure borders. Additionally, a 22-year-old Mexican citizen was apprehended with 16 pounds of fentanyl worth nearly $240,000 hidden inside an electric moped at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. CBP also reported the interception of a vehicle carrying a rocket-propelled grenade launcher and other weapons attempting to cross from Arizona into Mexico.