SAN YSIDRO, Calif.—In July, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry successfully intercepted more than one ton of narcotics, valued at millions of dollars, in a significant crackdown on drug smuggling operations. A total of 2,627.80 pounds of narcotics were seized in 50 separate incidents from vehicles attempting to enter the United States from Mexico.
The seizures included 173.91 pounds of fentanyl, 18.24 pounds of heroin, 169.5 pounds of cocaine, and 2,266.15 pounds of methamphetamine. The narcotics and the vehicles used in these smuggling attempts were confiscated, and the suspects involved were handed over to Homeland Security Investigations for further action.
“These seizures highlight the dedication and expertise of our CBP officers in protecting the American public from dangerous substances,” said Mariza Marin, Port Director for the San Ysidro Port of Entry. “Our team remains committed to intercepting illicit narcotics and ensuring the safety of our nation.”
These efforts are part of Operation Apollo, a comprehensive counter-fentanyl initiative launched in southern California in October 2023 and expanded to Arizona in April 2024. The operation leverages intelligence gathering and collaboration with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to combat the smuggling of fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States.–News Desk