U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the San Diego Field Office concluded May with more than $17 million in narcotics seized as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking along the Southwest border.
Throughout the month, CBP officers intercepted 7,853 pounds of illicit substances across 115 separate incidents. The seizures included 6,298 pounds of methamphetamine, 1,267 pounds of cocaine, 256 pounds of fentanyl, and 33 pounds of heroin. Officials say these efforts significantly disrupt the financial and logistical operations of criminal trafficking organizations.
A key seizure occurred on May 29 at the Calexico East Cargo Facility. A tractor-trailer referred for secondary inspection was found to have 100 packages of cocaine concealed in its air tanks, weighing approximately 245.28 pounds.
“Targeting techniques are critical to our success,” said Sidney K. Aki, Director of Field Operations for CBP in San Diego. “This seizure demonstrates the power of precision targeting and how intelligence-driven enforcement is essential in the fight against organized crime.”
CBP officials continue to urge the public to report suspicious activity as part of a broader strategy to dismantle drug networks and enhance community safety.