San Diego County News

Independent publication serving San Diego County

  • Local
    • Central San Diego
    • North County
    • East County
    • South Bay
    • Northeastern
    • Temecula
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Television
    • Art
    • Theater
    • Film
    • Events
    • Theme Parks
    • Podcast/Radio
    • Museums
    • Books
  • Business
  • National
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Health
    • Health Business
    • Health Education
    • Medical
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Food
    • Lifestyle
    • Senior Life
    • Society
  • Commentary
  • Home

Customs and Border Protection seized 548 pounds of liquid meth at a facility in Texas

April 5, 2022 By sdcnews

Containers of meth were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers working at the Port of Ysleta Cargo Facility. Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers

El Paso, TX–U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Port of Ysleta Cargo Facility intercepted 548 pounds of liquid methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $3 million.

“This significant seizure is a perfect example of the work our CBP Officers do on a daily basis to protect our communities and nation,” said Customs and Border Protection Ysleta Port Director Arnoldo Gomez.

On March 30, a 47-year-old male Mexican national driving a tractor-trailer applied for entry into the U.S. from Mexico via the Ysleta Port of Entry cargo facility. The primary CBP officer referred the driver for a secondary inspection of the commercial vehicle.

In secondary, CBP officers conducted a non-intrusive inspection where they identified anomalies located within the fuel tank of the vehicle. An officer with his drug-sniffing canine partner assisted with the inspection, resulting in an alert to the presence of a trained odor emitting from the vehicle. Further examination led officers to discover the tank to be full of a substance that tested positive for the properties of methamphetamine. The liquid methamphetamine, once safely extracted from the fuel tank and secured in containers was seized by CBP.

 No arrests were immediately made. The case remains under investigation.

40

SHARES
Share on Facebook
Tweet
Follow us

Comments

comments

Filed Under: National Tagged With: National


Support Independent Journalism



Environment

Local coalitions seek funding for environmental justice communities

April 16, 2023 By sdcnews

Science & Technology

Birch Aquarium welcomes baby Weedy Seadragons

March 4, 2023 By sdcnews

Trending

School Sports

Animal News

Experience wildlife after dark during Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo

May 23, 2023 By sdcnews

Community Events

Things To Do

Categories

  • About Us
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Private Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Things To Do

Follow @SanCounty

Privacy Policy

Terms of service

Copyright © 2023 San Diego County News