CBP San Diego Field Office seizes over $14 million in narcotics last month

SAN DIEGO (KYMA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Diego Field Office says their officers seized 6,130 pounds of narcotics worth over $14 million in March.

According to a press release, CBP says the officers seized 4,484 pounds of methamphetamine, 1,138 pounds of cocaine, 382 pounds of fentanyl and 37 pounds of heroin at the ports of entry in San Ysidro, Otay Mesa and Calexico during enforcement operations.

CBP says the suspects involved in the drug trafficking attempts were all arrested and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations while the officers seized the narcotics and vehicles used for smuggling.

"The mission at CBP and the San Diego Field Office is clear: protect our borders, safeguard our nation, and ensure the safety of our communities," said Director of Field Operations for San Diego Sidney K. Aki. "Our officers' dedication and vigilance led to over $14 million in narcotics seizures in March alone, underscoring our commitment to disrupting the flow of dangerous drugs and protecting our communities."

CBP says the San Diego Field Office encompasses ports of entry within Southern California. This includes San Ysidro, the San Diego Air and Seaport, Otay Mesa, Tecate, Calexico East/West and Andrade.

To learn more about this, read the press release below.