U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made two major methamphetamine seizures on back-to-back days in Calexico, California.
The first of the two drug seizures took place shortly after 6 a.m. on March 12 at the Calexico Cargo Facility located in Calexico, California.
In two separate incidents, Calexico, CA CBP officers kept more than 1K lbs of dangerous meth from entering communities.
• Day 1: Liquid meth found in tractor trailer’s fuel tank
• Day 2: Meth found in seven duffle bagsRead More ➡️ https://t.co/kPo4lc2gzS pic.twitter.com/bqFM8Tc3MG
— CBP (@CBP) March 25, 2025
A 36 year old male approached the facility in a red tractor trailer seeking entry to the U.S. from Mexico. The truck was referred for a secondary inspection using “non-intrusive technology” to scan the vehicle. After the scan uncovered “irregularities in the vehicle’s fuel tank area,” a canine unit was brought to the scene. The dog alerted to the presence of drugs.
“A total of 962.31 pounds of diesel fuel was extracted from the vehicle’s fuel tank. CBP officers tested the contents within, which resulted positive for methamphetamine,” CBP said.
Last week, @CBP officers assigned to the #CalEastPOE cargo facility discovered liquid meth and bulk meth, totaling over 1300 lbs, in the fuel tank and in duffel bags of a tractor-trailer. Another shipment stopped in its tracks! Read more: https://t.co/lKMwq11rZE pic.twitter.com/ZNvJ0J2R4b
— Director of Field Operations Sidney Aki (@DFOSanDiegoCA) March 22, 2025
The second drug seizure took place on March 13 at the Calexico Cargo Facility.
A 30 year old male approached the facility driving a black tractor trailer seeking entry to the U.S. from Mexico. This truck was also referred for secondary inspection using “non-intrusive technology,” which revealed anomalies in the cab of the truck. A physical search of the truck uncovered seven duffle bags containing a total of 140 packages with an aggregate weight of 704.94 pounds of a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.
Both men driving the trucks were handed over to Homeland Security Investigations. CBP seized the drugs and the commercial tractor trailers.
“These seizures of methamphetamine and liquid methamphetamine at our cargo facility highlight the relentless efforts of our CBP officers in stopping dangerous drugs from entering our communities,” said Roque Caza, Calexico Area Port Director. “Smugglers continue to adapt their methods, but our officers’ vigilance, expertise, and use of advanced technology allow us to stay ahead. This interception is a testament to our commitment to securing the border and protecting the public from the devastating effects of illicit narcotics.”
