U.S. Border Patrol Seizes Over $25M in Cocaine in One Week

Major drug busts along U.S.-Mexico border and California highways highlight intensified enforcement efforts.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized $346,000 worth of cocaine at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Texas on March 1, uncovering 25.92 pounds hidden in a vehicle during a secondary inspection.
Border Patrol agents in San Diego County confiscated 47.51 pounds of cocaine valued at $810,000 during a traffic stop on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton on February 27.
The San Diego Sector has reported a sharp increase in cocaine seizures, with over 900 pounds confiscated in the first few months of fiscal year 2025.
A seven-day total of cocaine seizures across multiple operations has surpassed $25 million, including notable busts in Texas and California.
Officials attribute the uptick in drug interdictions to reduced illegal border crossings, allowing agents to focus more on criminal activity and narcotics trafficking.