SAN DIEGO — Customs and Border Protection announced they seized drugs and guns on Wednesday, March 6 at the port of entry in San Ysidro.
CBP said that on March 4 around 10:40 PM, officers were conducting an inspection and encountered a 38-year-old woman driving a 2019 SUV trying to get into the United States from Mexico.
During their inspection, officers said they noticed several packages behind the rear seats. Officers radioed for further assistance and referred the driver as well as the vehicle for further inspection.
Once inside the secondary inspection area, officers from CBP used X-ray imaging to scan the vehicle. They said that scans indicated several anomalies in the vehicle's firewall, rear sets, spare tire, and in the trunk.
Officers sent a K9 unit to investigate and it gave a positive alert for the presence of narcotics inside the SUV.
Officers extracted a total of 103 packages containing methamphetamines, blue fentanyl pills, cocaine, heroin, and three handguns, according to CBP. The narcotics had a total weight of 126.4 pounds and an estimated street value of $885,460.
“Another outstanding interdiction by our CBP officers,” said Mariza Marin, Port Director of the San Ysidro Port of Entry. “Our officers inspect over 100,000 travelers each day, balancing the need to efficiently process legitimate trade and travel with the ability to intercept illicit goods and narcotics. This seizure is a testament to their hard work and dedication.”
The driver in this case was handed over to the custody of Homeland Security for further investigation. The narcotics and firearms were seized by Customs and Border Protection.
