Calexico and Andrade ports of entry CPB officers stopped seven drug smuggling attempts worth an estimated $2.8 million street value over the course of one week.
SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Calexico and Andrade ports of entry stopped seven drug smuggling attempts worth an estimated street value of $2.8 million over the course of one week.
“Our officers found a significant number of narcotics within a short time period,” said Roque Caza, Port Director of the Calexico ports of entry. “This demonstrates the fierce dedication our officers have to uphold CBP’s mission in protecting our nation’s borders and keeping ourBetween August 20 and August 27, CBP officers from both ports found 656 packages of methamphetamine and fentanyl hidden inside cars attempting to enter the United States, according to a CPB press release.
On seven separate occasions, CPB officers seized over 825 pounds of drugs after noticing vehicles that appeared to have been tampered with or had unusual travel patterns.The persons involved were turned over to the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation.
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