Large cocaine haul intercepted in Southern California
Agents of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol found more than 1,435 pounds of cocaine during two vehicle checks at a checkpoint in Southern California, according to Border Report. The drugs were worth nearly $10 million, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
Why it matters
This seizure highlights ongoing efforts to intercept large quantities of illicit drugs at border checkpoints.
Sources
- Border Report: Border Patrol seizes nearly $10M in cocaine during traffic stops at SoCal checkpoint
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Border Patrol agents seize nearly $10 million in cocaine in back-to-back stops
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