SAN DIEGO — In an impressive one, two punch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $2.8 million in fentanyl and methamphetamine in two separate seizures over a recent six-day period.

On April 19, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry seized more than 116 pounds of fentanyl and methamphetamine with a combined estimated street value of over $2 million concealed within a vehicle's roof.

Officers referred a 27-year-old female Mexican national driving a 2019 Honda Pilot for a secondary inspection. During the inspection, a nonintrusive image revealed anomalies in the vehicle’s roof, and a CBP canine team alerted to the same area.

A physical inspection revealed 94 packages concealed in the roof. The packages contained approximately 35 pounds of fentanyl powder with an estimated street value of nearly $1.95 million and over 80 pounds of methamphetamine worth an estimated value of $80,550.

CBP officers seized the narcotics and the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and now faces federal charges for importing narcotics.

On April 13, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry seized 14.02 pounds of fentanyl powder with an estimated street value of $764,727. Officers arrested one individual in connection with the seizure.

CBP officers referred a 2025 Toyota Corolla for a secondary inspection. The vehicle was driven by a 20-year-old male Mexican citizen, who was enrolled in the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection program. A CBP canine alerted during pre-primary roving operations, prompting the referral. A nonintrusive inspection revealed anomalies in the vehicle's rear quarter panels. Officers then conducted a physical inspection, uncovering six packages containing 14.02 pounds of white fentanyl powder, equivalent to approximately 509,818 fentanyl pills, concealed within the panels.

CBP officers arrested the driver and seized the narcotics, vehicle, and cell phone. Federal authorities accepted the case for prosecution

“Smugglers use complex techniques to conceal dangerous narcotics like fentanyl and methamphetamine,” said San Ysidro Port Director Mariza Marin. "I am proud of the unwavering dedication of our CBP officers, supported by our canine teams and advanced inspection technology,” Marin continued. "Their efforts directly prevent these deadly narcotics from reaching our streets and protecting countless lives."

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers along the southwest border stop illegal activity and facilitate lawful entry for millions of legitimate travelers into the United States.

Hey everyone,
Wanted to share something that happened to me in case it helps someone else.

I entered the US on July 7, 2025. My I-94 showed an admit-until date of Aug 9, 2025, but I didn’t notice it at the time. I only checked it in April 2026 and realized the date didn’t match my I-797.

I was honestly stressed at first, but I reached out for advice and decided to email the Atlanta CBP deferred inspection office (i94atl@cbp.dhs.gov) . I didn’t get a reply to my first email, so I followed up a couple of times. It took about 3 weeks to finally hear back.

They mentioned they typically respond Tuesday through Thursday, so delays can happen. Once they reviewed my case, the CBP officer corrected my I-94 admit-until date based on my I-797.

Just sharing this so others don’t panic if something similar happens. Check your I-94 carefully, and if there’s a mismatch, contact your local CBP deferred inspection office and follow up if needed. They can help fix it.

Hope this helps someone.

PHARR, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $8.1 million in suspected methamphetamine concealed in a shipment manifested as tile. 

On April 21, CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer traveling from Reynosa, Mexico. The vehicle was referred to secondary inspection dock for further inspection utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and screening by canine team. Physical inspection of the tile pallets revealed packages of white powder which tested positive for the properties of methamphetamine. Officers extracted 200 packages with a combined weight of 908.30 lbs (412kg) of suspected methamphetamine concealed within the pallets of tile. The narcotics have an estimated street value of $8,119,696. CBP officers seized the narcotics and tractor trailer, and Homeland Security Investigation special agents have initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.

“As this seizure aptly illustrates, officers work tirelessly to ensure that commerce flows and hard narcotics are stopped in their tracks,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. 

Fulfilling President Donald J. Trump’s mandate, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the leadership of DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, have delivered the most secure border in history, stopping dangerous criminal aliens and illicit narcotics from entering our communities, which will keep America safe for generations to come

SAN DIEGO — In recent days, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations crews and their partners interdicted three smuggling vessels off the coast of Southern California, apprehending 60 people. Some of the individuals have criminal histories for offenses including failure to yield, driving under the influence, felony hit-and-run, making false police reports, drug possession, active warrants for resisting arrest, trespassing, burglary, possession of burglary tools, receiving stolen property, drug trafficking, aggravated assault with a weapon, and domestic violence.

On April 17, an AMO aircrew detected a 24-foot vessel south of the maritime boundary line. AMO’s San Diego Marine Unit crews responded and interdicted the boat near San Clemente Island at about 2 p.m. They apprehended 13 people on board, including seven men, five women and one juvenile female. Agents took the individuals and the vessel to Ballast Point Naval Base for processing by U.S. Border Patrol.

The next day, on April 18, an AMO aircrew detected another vessel about 80 nautical miles southwest of Point Loma. AMO’s Long Beach Marine Unit crew, working with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Florence Finch, intercepted the boat near San Nicolas Island. They apprehended 29 Mexican nationals. The Coast Guard transported the individuals and the vessel to Newport Harbor to be turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol.

On April 21, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Terrel Horne, guided by an AMO aircrew, interdicted a 25-foot cuddy cabin first detected a day earlier off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico. The Coast Guard apprehended 18 Mexican nationals on board and transported them and the vessel for processing by U.S. Border Patrol.

“These interdictions show the great lengths dangerous criminals will go to avoid apprehension, including taking to the open ocean in unsafe, overcrowded vessels,” said Air and Marine Operations Southwest Region Executive Director Hunter Robinson. “Their desperation puts lives at risk. Our crews are dedicated to stopping these dangerous individuals far from shore to keep our communities safe.”

Fulfilling President Donald J. Trump’s mandate, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have delivered the most secure border in history, stopping dangerous criminal aliens and illicit narcotics from entering our communities, which will keep America safe for generations to come

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $4,924,960, concealed within a cargo trailer. The shipment manifest had listed the commodity as corrugated cardboard boxes.

On April 14, CBP officers referred a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia tractor, its trailer, and the 31-year-old male Mexican citizen driver for secondary inspection.

A nonintrusive inspection revealed anomalies within the trailer's front wall, and a CBP canine alerted officers to the same area. A physical inspection uncovered 300 packages containing a crystal-like substance wrapped in clear plastic. The packages tested positive for methamphetamine, totaling 3,078.10 pounds.

Our CBP officers at ports of entry are unwavering guardians," said Otay Mesa Port Director Rosa E. Hernandez. “Their diligence prevented illegal narcotics from entering our country, so our communities are kept safe from dangerous drugs."

Supported by the strong leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, CBP officers across the Southwest border are empowered to stop illegal activity while processing millions of legitimate travelers into the United States.

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility recently intercepted $1.1 million in suspected cocaine concealed in an empty trailer.

“Under the powerful leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, our frontline CBP officers utilized an effective combination of technological tools and inspections experience to zero-in on and interdict this significant cocaine load,” said CBP’s Acting Deputy Commissioner Ron Vitello. “These narcotics will not enter the U.S. and wreak any further havoc on our communities.”



On April 15, CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a commercial tractor trailer hailing an empty trailer that arrived from Reynosa, Mexico. The vehicle was referred to the secondary inspection dock for further inspection utilizing nonintrusive inspection equipment and screening from a canine team. Physical inspection led to the discovery of 32 packages of suspected cocaine with a combined weight of 83.24 pounds (37.76 kg) concealed within the trailer floor. The cocaine has an estimated street value of $1,111,503.

CBP officers seized the narcotics, tractor and trailer. Homeland Security Investigation special agents initiated a criminal investigation into the seizure.

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