SAN DIEGO — Nearly 200 pounds of cocaine concealed on a commericial passenger bus was seized by Customs and Border Protection Officers in San Ysidro.
Officers discovered the drugs hidden inside the rear cargo area of the bus on Sept. 13 at around 8:20 p.m. at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
According to CBP, after an initial inspection, officers ordered the 51-year-old man to the secondary inspection area.
After a scan revealed irregularities, a CBP K9 team alerted officers of the drugs that were concealed in the rear cargo area of the bus.
A total of 70 packages of cocaine were discovered by officers, weighing nearly 187 pounds.
“Constant innovation is a cornerstone of CBP’s strategy to improve efficiency and security,” said Mariza Marin, Port Director of the San Ysidro Port of Entry. “By leveraging technology as a resource multiplier, we optimize our productivity without comprising the highest level of security. This seizure is a testament to our CBP officers’ hard work and dedication.”
The unidentified man was turned over to the Department of Homeland Security for investigation.
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