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Firearms, Ammo, & Marijuana Seized at BP Checkpoint

Release Date
Tue, 09/06/2022

SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a United States citizen in possession of five loaded firearms, ammo, and marijuana, Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 1:40 p.m., a black 2007 GMC Yukon approached the Highway 86 checkpoint. The agent inspecting in the primary lanes referred the vehicle to secondary inspection due to a K-9 detection team altering to the vehicle.

Agents inspected the interior of the vehicle and discovered two loaded handguns in the center console. After a further search of the interior, agents discovered several loaded weapons and ammunition in the cargo area, to include a handgun, an AR pistol, an AR rifle, 20 magazines, 681 rounds of ammo, and 3.94 grams of marijuana.
 
The 22-year-old male driver, firearms, magazines, and ammunition were turned over to local law enforcement authorities. 

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

Last Modified: Sep 06, 2022