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Border Patrol Arrest Two Men Smuggling Methamphetamine

Release Date
Fri, 09/20/2019

SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrest two men attempting to smuggle methamphetamine Thursday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m., when a male driver accompanied by a male passenger approached the checkpoint in a white Ford F-250.

U.S. Border Patrol agents at checkpoint seize 31.53 pounds of methamphetamine.During an immigration inspection in the primary lane the vehicle was referred to secondary inspection for further investigation. In secondary inspection, a Border Patrol canine detection team alerted to the vehicle.

During a search in secondary inspection, agents discovered 30 sealed packages concealed behind the auxiliary tank located in the bed of the truck.

The packages were examined and tested positive for the characteristics of methamphetamine. 

The combined weight of the packages totaled 31.53 pounds, with an estimated street value of $78,825.

The driver, a 48-year-old man, and the male passenger, both United States citizens, were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration along with the vehicle and narcotics for further investigation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021