California Border Agents Confiscate Drugs Worth $200K in 1 Day

California border agents seized nearly 90 pounds of drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, in just one day, with a street value of over $200,000.

According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the border officials made the separate drug bust operations on the morning of July 21 at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in California.

Fox News reported that the drug busts were done on SENTRI lanes in California's port of entry.

The first bust was made around 6:10 a.m. of July 21, when border agents stopped a trusted traveler using the said lane. They discovered 51.94 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the vehicle's spare tire.

Shortly after the first bust, California border agents reportedly seized 7.63 pounds of fentanyl powder was confiscated from an individual who also used the SENTRI lane.

At about 7:35 a.m., the third confiscation was made by the California border agents. At that time, officers impounded 30.16 pounds of methamphetamine reportedly concealed in the rear bumper and undercarriage of the vehicle.

In total, the California border agents seized 89.73 pounds of drugs, which has a street value of $272,180.

CBP did not mention what will happen to the people who maneuvered the vehicles where the drugs were found, but the agency noted in their press release that violation will be expelled from using the SENTRI lanes.

California Drug Bust: What is SENTRI?

The Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) is a program on the southwest land border that allows expedited inspections for pre-approved low-risk travelers in the U.S.

CBP noted that people enrolled in the program are entitled to use "express lanes" to enter the United States. The said program has around 10 million participants with another 3.5 million applications expected in the fiscal year 2022.

People under this program are entitled to decreased wait time when crossing the U.S-Mexico Border.

"CBP would like to remind the public that the ability to use these designated SENTRI lanes is a privilege," CBP acting director of Field Operation in San Diego, Anne Maricich, said. The official added that their officers will continue to stay vigilant and find those who want to attempt illegal activity.

Other California Drug Busts

Last week, CBP revealed that California border officials in Calexico also seized a record number of drugs in their port of entry.

In the course of five days, officials from the said port of entry confiscated nearly 500 packages of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Marijuana was also confiscated in the said port of entry.

Officers reportedly used an imaging machine and canine screening to locate the drugs.

The said drugs were confiscated in the course of five days and the total estimated value is $8.25 million.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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