U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers operating out of the San Diego Field Office seized more than $9 million worth of narcotics in one week.
From Feb. 19 to Feb. 25, officers intercepted 42 distinct smuggling attempts and captured 554 pounds of cocaine, 229 pounds of fentanyl, and 1,650 pounds of methamphetamine, according to a CBP release published on Thursday.
“By bolstering binational cooperation, sharing intelligence, and strengthening law enforcement efforts, CBP is stemming the tide of these transnational criminal organizations,” said Sidney Aki, CBP director of field operations for San Diego.
“CBP continues to maintain a robust enforcement posture and successfully prevents these dangerous drugs from reaching our communities.”
The total worth of the seized narcotics, which were captured as part of Operation Apollo, is estimated to be $9,119,500, officials
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