$10 Million in Narcotics Seized from Jalapeño Paste Shipment

A 28-year-old driver was apprehended after a K9 unit alerted officers to conduct a thorough inspection, leading to the discovery of 3,161 pounds of methamphetamine and 522 pounds of cocaine.

• $10 million worth of methamphetamine and cocaine were found hidden in a shipment of jalapeño paste.
• The narcotics were discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility in Southern California.
• A 28-year-old driver, who had a valid border crossing card, was apprehended and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations.
• A total of 349 packages were found in the shipment, containing 3,161 pounds of methamphetamine and 522 pounds of cocaine.
• The discovery was made possible by a K9 unit, which alerted officers to conduct a more thorough inspection of the shipment.

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