Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection completed a “trifecta” of seizures capturing trafficked narcotics, weapons, and currency in a matter of days in San Diego.
The seizures began last weekend when at least 367 packages, later identified to have properties of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, were discovered in numerous vehicles attempting to enter the United States, according to a CBP news release.
“Officers extracted narcotics from various locations in vehicles such as the trunk, roof, firewall, air intake box, doors, floorboards, gas tanks, and quarter panels,” the release said. “The narcotics seized by CBP had a combined weight of 472 pounds with an estimated street value of $2,483,780.”
In a second incident, CBP officials seized at least one firearm, an extended magazine, roughly 30 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, and marijuana from an individual at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the release noted.
CBP officers completed the “trifecta” when they came in contact with a vehicle attempting to enter Mexico.
Stopping the vehicle, nearly $20,155 was discovered inside and seized.
“Officers were faced with adverse weather conditions over the weekend,” Sidney Aki, CBP director of field operations for San Diego, said.
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“Despite the challenges, our officers remained steadfast, and I commend them for their exceptional performance and applaud their continued efforts to protect and serve our communities.”
All of the suspects during the seizures were placed in the custody of Homeland Security Investigations.