SAN DIEGO ( Border Report ) — Border Patrol agents working at the San Onofre checkpoint near San Clemente, California made two significant drug seizures earlier this week.
The first discovery took place at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, when Border Patrol agents stopped a sedan heading northbound on I-5.
According to a news released issued by the Border Patrol, during the vehicle inspection, agents discovered plastic-wrapped packages inside green trash bags, consistent with narcotics packaging.
Once at the station, agents removed four cellophane-wrapped packages which tested positive for heroin.
The suspected contraband, vehicle and driver were taken to a nearby Border Patrol station for further investigation.
The total weight of the heroin was 11.79 pounds worth $64,000.
Ultimately, the vehicle was seized and turned over to the San Diego Sheriff’s Office along with the drugs and the driver.
The second incident occurred just 12 hours later when agents stopped a suspicious pickup truck.