Yuma Sector seizes $180K in meth
Wellton Station agents assigned to the Interstate 8 Immigration Checkpoint seized methamphetamine valued at $183,750 in two separate smuggling attempts Friday evening, according to US Customs and Border Protection.
In the first incident, a Border Patrol canine assigned to the primary inspection lane of the checkpoint positively alerted to an odor from a silver 2013 Toyota Camry.
CBP said agents sent the vehicle to the secondary inspection area and discovered multiple packages of methamphetamine hidden in the quarter panels and under the floor.
The narcotics weighed approximately 40.6 pounds with a street value of $121,800.
The female driver, a 19-year-old United States citizen from Yuma, was arrested for the transportation of a controlled substance.
The second event happened approximately three hours later when a 2015 Nissan Altima alerted to an odor in the primary lane of the checkpoint.
In the secondary inspection area, CBP said agents discovered multiple packages of meth hidden in the gas tank.
The narcotics weighed approximately 20.65 pounds with a street value of $61,950.
The male driver, a 30-year-old United States citizen from Peoria, was arrested for the transportation of a controlled substance.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials welcome assistance from the community. Individuals can report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol and remain anonymous by calling 1-877-872-7435 toll free. Reporting illicit activity could result in saving someone’s life.
