Otay Mesa California Border Patrol Officers Seize $2.1 Million Dollars Of Narcotics In Two Days, 1st Bust Was A 36 Year Old And 2nd Bust A 52 Year Old & Both Were Mexican Citizens https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/u406/SDOFO%2019060--broccoli%202-sm.jpg “Drug trafficking organizations will try every avenue to bring narcotics across,” said Port Director Rosa Hernandez. “These apprehensions showcase CBP officers facing this challenge head on.” The first incident occurred on Monday July 1, at about 5:00 p.m., when a 36-year-old male Mexican citizen entered the port of entry driving a Ford Bobtail truck with cargo manifested as electrical equipment. The CBP officer referred the truck for further inspection.  CBP Officers discover more than 3,000 lbs of marijuana comingled with broccoli. CBP officers discover more than 3,000 lbs. of marijuana comingled with broccoli. The second incident occurred on Tuesday July 2, at about 7:45 p.m., when a 52-year-old male Mexican citizen entered the port of entry driving a tractor-trailer with cargo manifested as broccoli. The CBP officer referred the truck for further inspection In total, the narcotics have an estimated street value of $ 2.1 million. Officers cancelled both driver’s visas and turned them over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigations’ agents.  CBP seized the trucks and narcotics.  CBP officers at the border crossings in Southern California routinely stop illegal activity, while processing millions of legitimate travelers into the United States.  Those statistics can be found here: CBP-enforcement-statistics ( 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. ) ( LINK BELOW ) https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/otay-mesa-cbp-officers-seize-21-million-narcotics-two-days