On February 13, 2025 a large drug bust occurred at the Tecate Port of Entry in Tecate, CA. Charlotte Alerts is on Instagram.
CBP officers encountered a 30-year-old male driving a black tractor trailer seeking entry into the United States from Mexico.
After the initial inspection, CBP officers referred the driver and vehicle for further examination. In the secondary inspection area, CBP officers utilized non intrusive inspection technology to screen the tractor trailer, revealing anomalies.
CBP officers conducted a physical examination of the tractor trailer and discovered 65 packages hidden within the flatbed of the trailer.A total of 770 pounds of narcotics were extracted. 37 packages tested positive for methamphetamine weighing 697 lbs. and 28 packages field tested positive for cocaine weighing a total of 73 pounds.
CBP officers also extracted a total of 100 packages concealed within the vehicle’s doors and fenders.
