CBP officers seized 1,700 pounds of drugs Labor Day weekend

U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) officers say they intercepted $9.9 million worth of drugs and captured 22 fugitives at ports of entry in San Diego and Imperial Valley counties over Labor Day weekend.

From August 30 through September 2, CBP claimed to have intercepted 1,266-pounds of meth. 291-pounds of heroin, 34-pounds of fentanyl , and 16-pounds of marijuana. The drugs were said to have been hidden in different vehicles and in different border crossings.

22 fugitives were captured, who CBP say were arrested on various charges including aggravated assault, kidnappings, robbery, larceny, and sex offenses.

” CBP officers work tirelessly, through extreme weather and holidays to safeguard America,” said Pete Flores, Director of Field Operations for CBP in San Diego. ” CBP officers work in a 24-hour environment as threats persist; they are always vigilant to combat dangerous contraband and people.”