U.S. Border Patrol uncovers drugs and fighting roosters in California bust

LAKESIDE, California — U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered over 5 pounds of fentanyl, more than 148 pounds of methamphetamine, a rifle, and 39 fighting roosters during a weekend operation at a property in Lakeside. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office seized the narcotics and arrested three individuals.The suspects face multiple charges, including transporting and selling controlled substances, possessing controlled substances for sale, and conspiracy to commit a crime, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. Fentanyl, a potent drug, is noted to be 100 times more powerful than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin, stated the department…

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