Yuma Border Patrol agents seize nearly $1 million in drugs

Agents arrested two citizens after discovering nearly a million dollars worth of hard narcotics on Thursday, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The agents working at Blythe Station’s Immigration checkpoint on Highway 78 referred a Honda Accord to secondary inspection after a canine alerted to an odor emitting from the vehicle.

Agents then discovered 34 bundles of cocaine and heroin hidden within compartments inside the tires.

Agents seized almost 40 pounds of heroin valued at more than $688,000 and nearly 25 pounds of cocaine worth close to $280,000.

The 31-year-old unidentified driver and 39-year-old unidentified passenger were arrested.

Both suspects are from Yuma.

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents effectively combat smuggling organizations attempting to transport people and contraband illegally through southwestern Arizona and California. Citizens can help the Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling 1-866-999-8727 toll-free to report suspicious activity. Callers may remain anonymous.