Last week, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized a significant amount of illegal drugs at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego.
The drugs were hidden inside the muffler of a car that was traveling from Mexico to the U.S. When CBP officers stopped the 28-year-old driver, they used a K-9 team to detect narcotics and found irregularities with the muffler.
After further inspection, they discovered 10 packages containing a total of 16.9 pounds of drugs, including fentanyl powder, black tar heroin, brown powder heroin, and cocaine.
This seizure is part of CBP’s Operation Apollo, a counter-ffentanyl effort in California and Arizona that aims to target drug smugglers trying to get into the U.S. Illicit fentanyl is primarily manufactured in Mexico and is often mixed with other drugs to increase potency, which can lead to lethal doses.
The DEA warns that as little as 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal, depending on a person’s tolerance, usage, and body size. Between July 8 and 14, CBP intercepted a total of 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs at San Diego’s border with Mexico, including 52 pounds of fentanyl, 1,310 pounds of methamphetamine, and 235 pounds of cocaine. This is a significant haul and demonstrates the importance of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Source: CBS News
