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U.S. Border Agents Intercept 50 Pounds of Meth Concealed in Ice Chest of Fish

The drug bust at the Calexico West Port of Entry is part of Operation Apollo, a multi-agency effort to combat cross-border drug trafficking.

  • Nearly 50 pounds of methamphetamine were seized by CBP officers last Sunday, hidden in an ice chest full of fish.
  • The seizure occurred during a secondary inspection of a vehicle driven by a 34-year-old man through the SENTRI lane.
  • Operation Apollo, initially focused on fentanyl, has expanded its scope to target broader drug smuggling activities.
  • The methamphetamine was discovered using non-intrusive imaging technology and confirmed by a K-9 unit.
  • The suspect has been handed over to Homeland Security Investigations for further inquiry.
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