Federal officers at San Ysidro say they pulled more than 148 pounds of fentanyl from the flow of traffic across the border, marking one of the biggest narcotics seizures publicly highlighted by the San Diego field office this summer. The announcement was brief on the details border-watchers usually want, including the vehicle, concealment method, estimated value, suspect and possible charges.
Director of Field Operations Sidney Aki announced the seizure, which credited CBP officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry with stopping the haul. The post did not say when the inspection occurred, whether the fentanyl was powder or pills, or whether anyone was arrested.
Teamwork in action! CBP officers at San Ysidro POE successfully seized over 148 pounds of fentanyl, stopping this deadly threat at the border 🚫Every pound intercepted is a victory for public safety.#OFOproud#SDFO#SanDiego#BorderSecuritypic.twitter.com/estzDZRxGn
— Director of Field Operations Sidney Aki (@DFOSanDiegoCA) July 31, 2026
What CBP Has Confirmed So Far
So far, the public information confirms only the location, agency and amount announced by Aki. There is no publicly released account yet describing how officers detected the drugs, whether a canine team or imaging system was involved, or which investigative agency will handle the case…