Calexico East Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection discovered over 16 pounds of fentanyl, valued at nearly $240,000, hidden inside an electric moped at the southern border. A 22-year-old Mexican national is facing federal charges related to this seizure. The article notes that CBP has seized other high-value narcotics, including cocaine and methamphetamine, through various inspections at multiple points of entry.

Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $300,000 worth of narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, from two vehicles at California border ports. The busts occurred despite a significant decline in immigration border crossings, with CBP emphasizing ongoing vigilance against smuggling activities.

Customs and Border Protection seized over $300,000 worth of narcotics in two separate vehicle stops at California border ports. Agents discovered fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in a Honda Civic at San Ysidro and a Nissan Cube at Calexico East, highlighting ongoing drug smuggling attempts despite reduced immigration crossings.