SAN DIEGO — Authorities over the weekend seized $2.4 million worth of narcotics, a weapon and currency at the U.S.-Mexico border.
All three busts occurred at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a news release Thursday.
The first seizure of narcotics had a combined weight of 472 pounds, with an estimated street value of $2,483,780, according to border officials. It consisted of 367 packages of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine found in various locations in vehicles such as the trunk, roof, firewall, air intake box, doors, floorboards, gas tanks and quarter panels.
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Another inspection found a 9mm handgun, one 33-round extended magazine, 30 9mm rounds of ammunition, and marijuana in a traveler’s purse, CBP said. The third discovery revealed a vehicle traveling into Mexico carrying unreported currency in the amount of $20,155.
“Officers were faced with adverse weather conditions over the weekend,” said Sidney Aki, CBP Director of Field Operations for San Diego. “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.”