Busload of trouble: CBP officers seize 187 pounds of cocaine hidden within commercial passenger bus
Release Date Thu, 09/19/2024
SAN YSIDRO, Calif., – CBP officers assigned to the San Ysidro Port of Entry made a significant discovery last Friday evening, intercepting approximately 187 pounds of cocaine concealed within the rear cargo area of a commercial passenger bus.
The discovery took place around 8:20 p.m. when CBP officers encountered a 51-year-old man driving an empty commercial passenger bus who was applying for admission into the United States from Mexico. Following initial inspection, CBP officers referred the driver and bus for further examination.
In the secondary inspection area, a non-intrusive scan of the bus was performed using the port's imaging system. The scan revealed irregularities in the bus’s rear cargo hold area. A CBP K9 team responded and alerted officers to the potential presence of narcotics. Upon further examination, CBP officers discovered dozens of suspicious packages concealed within the rear cargo hold.
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