CBP discover narcotics estimated at $350k
A man was arrested for carrying 149 packages of methamphetamine inside his SUV.
The incident occurred on April 3, in the evening when a blue Honda CRV approached the U.S. Border Patrol immigration checkpoint on Interstate 5.
During an initial inspection, Border Patrol agents questioned the driver about his citizenship and noticed cardboard boxes covered with plastic bags in the hatch area. The driver was instructed to pull into secondary for further inspection.
A K-9 alerted to the rear of the vehicle and the driver was asked to exit while agents performed a thorough inspection. Upon opening the boxes agents discovered what appeared to be narcotics.
149 packages were discovered weighing 151 pounds estimated at $350,000.
The man who is a 34-year-old U.S. Citizen, his vehicle and the narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for further investigation.
To prevent the illicit smuggling of humans, drugs, and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains a high level of vigilance on corridors of egress away from our Nation’s borders. To report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol, contact San Diego Sector at (619) 498-9900.
