CBP officers find $13M worth of heroin at San Ysidro Port of Entry

SAN DIEGO (KYMA) - Officers made a record-setting drug bust at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

On October 22, 2025, at about 5:05 p.m., a man in a Chevrolet Silverado attempted to cross into the United States, when a K9 alerted officers of something in the car's spare tire area.

CBP officers checked the spare tire, as well as the rear seat and other compartments.

Officers found 72 packages that tested positive for heroin and weighed 290 pounds, which had a street value of about $13,000,000.

"This interception is a direct result of the relentless vigilance and expertise of our CBP officers and
their K9 partners," Aki said. "They stand on the front lines every day, committed to disrupting
criminal networks and ensuring the safety and security of our communities."