Over $8M worth of illegal drugs found in Calexico within five days

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - US Customs and Border Protection says over $8 million worth of illegal drugs were found within five days at the Calexico Port of Entry.

Calexico officers found illegal drugs inside vehicles and luggage between July 13 and July 17, most of which were fentanyl and meth.

“Fentanyl, a very lethal drug, continues to be on the rise and our officers will relentlessly continue doing everything they can to keep this hard narcotic off our streets,” said CBP Port Director for the Calexico Port of Entry David Salazar.

Suspects involved in these cases were turned over to the US Immigration and Customs.

“Remaining vigilant for something that looks out of place and keeping a keen eye for unusual travel patterns is what our officers are trained to do,” explained CBP Acting Director of Field Operations in San Diego Anne Maricich.