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CALEXICO CBP OFFICERS SEIZE OVER $8 MILLION IN FENTANYL PILLS


Release Date
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CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted
more than $8 million worth of fentanyl pills Friday.

On November 3, at approximately 9:55 a.m., CBP officers encountered a
23-year-old male driving a 1995 pickup truck who was applying for admission into
the United States from Mexico at the Calexico West Port of Entry. During initial
examination, a CBP officer referred the driver and the vehicle for further
inspection.

In the inspection area, a non-intrusive inspection of the vehicle was conducted.
CBP officers utilized the port’s imaging system to screen the vehicle and
observed irregularities. A CBP K-9 team screened the vehicle and received a
positive alert to the presence of narcotics.

 


CBP officers discovered dozens of suspicious packages with the assistance of a
K-9 detection team and non-intrusive inspection technology.

 

Upon further examination, CBP officers discovered a total of 41 packages
concealed in the spare tire and rear seat of the truck. The packages contained
approximately 840,000 blue pills that tested positive for fentanyl. The total
weight of the pills was 185.41 pounds with an estimated street value of
$8,400,000.

“Fentanyl continues to be the deadliest drug threat our nation has ever
encountered. This seizure is indicative of the exceptional performance our
officers display day after day”, stated Roque Caza, Calexico Area Port Director.
“Their vigilance and dedication are vital assets that make a significant
difference in our communities.”

 


The 41 packages contained approximately 800,000 blue pills that tested positive
for fentanyl.

 

The narcotics and vehicle were seized by CBP while the driver was turned over to
Homeland Security Investigations for further processing.  

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the
Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management,
control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration,
border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of
entry.


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