San Diego CBP Field Office seizes over $14 million in narcotics in March

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Diego Field Office seized 6,130 pounds of narcotics worth over $14 million in March. During enforcement operations, CBP officers seized 4,484 pounds of methamphetamine, 1,138 pounds of cocaine, 382 pounds of fentanyl and 37 pounds of heroin at ports of entry in San Ysidro, Otay Mesa and Calexico. Officers arrested all suspects involved in the drug trafficking attempts and turned them over to Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation. CBP officers also seized the narcotics and the vehicles used for smuggling. “The mission at CBP and the San Diego Field Office is clear: protect our borders, safeguard our nation, and ensure the safety of our communities,” said Director of Field Operations for San Diego Sidney K. Aki. "Our officers’ dedication and vigilance led to over $14 million in narcotics seizures in March alone, underscoring our commitment to disrupting the flow of dangerous drugs and protecting our communities.” The San Diego Field Office encompasses ports of entry within Southern California, including San Ysidro, the San Diego Air and Seaport, Otay Mesa, Tecate, Calexico East/West and Andrade.