Border Patrol traffic stop on I-5 yields $1 million worth of cocaine
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Border Patrol agents in San Diego County made significant drug busts following two traffic stops on February 18 and 19. During the first stop on Interstate 5, agents discovered approximately $1.1 million worth of cocaine hidden in an SUV, with 55 packages discovered in a concealed compartment. The next day, agents found a backpack filled with 18.5 pounds of fentanyl valued at $143,000 in a stopped sedan. These incidents underscore the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating drug trafficking in the region.
Agents intercepted a suspicious SUV on I-5, uncovering 55 packages of cocaine worth $1.1 million, emphasizing effective Border Patrol drug detection methods.
Following the cocaine bust, a second traffic stop revealed a backpack containing 18.5 pounds of fentanyl, further highlighting ongoing drug trafficking challenges.
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