Massive Mexico-California border busts uncover eye-popping amount of drugs: 'Remain vigilant'
Customs and Border Protection agents at the Mexico-California border seized a significant amount of narcotics in two separate incidents. Over $300,000 worth of drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, were confiscated from vehicles at the San Ysidro and Calexico East ports of entry. Officials emphasize the ongoing vigilance of border agents in combating drug smuggling despite a decline in immigration numbers.
- ▪Agents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry discovered six packages of fentanyl and 8.4 pounds of cocaine in a 2013 Honda Civic.
- ▪At the Calexico East Port of Entry, agents found 63 packets of methamphetamine in a 2011 Nissan Cube.
- ▪The total value of the seized narcotics exceeded $300,000.
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Homeland Security Massive Mexico-California border busts uncover eye-popping amount of drugs: 'Remain vigilant' Agents at San Ysidro and Calexico East ports of entry found drugs hidden in a car's firewall and flooring By Leo Briceno Fox News Published June 5, 2026 5:00am EDT | Updated June 5, 2026 5:09am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Black Hawk intercepts drug-laden ship off the coast of Puerto Rico U.S. border agents take Dominican nationals into custody along with 178 kg of cocaine. (Credit: Ozzy Trevino/U.S. Customs and Border Protection - May 14) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the span of a day, Customs and Border Protection stopped two separate vehicles and confiscated over $300,000 worth of narcotics.
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