Over One Ton of Narcotics Seized at San Ysidro Port of Entry as CBP Cracks Down on Drug Smuggling
San Ysidro Port of Entry, a major checkpoint between U.S. and Mexico, has made headlines after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized more than one ton of narcotics in July alone. In a crackdown on drug smuggling, the CBP reported that its officers stopped 50 separate attempts to smuggle a combined total of 2,627.80 pounds of various narcotics across the border.
The CBP officers' vigilance led to the seizure of 173.91 pounds of fentanyl, 18.24 pounds of heroin, 169.5 pounds of cocaine, and 2,266.15 pounds of methamphetamine. The drugs were concealed in vehicles trying to pass through the entry port, and the sheer volume of the seizures underscores the ongoing battle against narcotics trafficking. In each of these cases, the vehicles used for smuggling were confiscated, and the suspects apprehended at the port were handed over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations for further action.
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Mariza Marin, Port Director for the San Ysidro Port of Entry, expressed her commitment to the cause, "Our staff is fully invested in safeguarding the American people from these harmful substances and demonstrate the highest levels of service to our nation through their extraordinary efforts each and every day." This statement reflects the dedication of CBP officers who employ their expertise to prevent the entry of illicit substances into the country.
The operations in July were in part of a broader initiative known as Operation Apollo, which began on Oct. 26, 2023, in southern California and recently expanded to Arizona on April 10, aiming to compound the efforts to tackle particularly the smuggling of fentanyl, this operation draws on local partnerships and intelligence strategies to bolster the existing resources and facilitate greater inter-agency collaboration. The CBP is reinforcing its resolve to combat the drug crisis with such coordinated approaches, furthering its mission to protect the nation's borders and the health and safety of its citizens.
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