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Dennis Katsnelson

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in California made a significant drug seizure over the weekend. The incident occurred May 27 at the Otay Mesa Freight Facility in Otay Mesa, Calif. Officers encountered a tractor-trailer carrying a load of cabbage driven by a 34-year-old man. The truck was sent for a secondary inspection using a non-intrusive imaging system, which revealed irregularities in the truck's cargo. Upon further inspection, the CBP officer discovered packages hidden in the cargo of cabbage. CBP officers eventually seized a whopping 5,788.41 pounds of methamphetamine, with a street value estimated at $38,070,910. The driver of the truck was taken into custody on suspicion of drug smuggling and later turned over to Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation. CBP officers also seized the truck and trailer that had been used to smuggle the drugs. The seizure of the massive amount of drugs prevented them from reaching their destination and harming the community. "The collaborative efforts of our CBP employees to achieve a common goal is amazingly inspiring," said Rosa Hernandez, port director of the Otay Mesa Freight Complex. "Our employees demonstrate this every day by dedicating themselves to protecting and serving their communities with unwavering dedication and outstanding work."

This seizure is a testament to the hard work and dedication of CBP employees who work tirelessly to protect the country from drug trafficking. The use of non-intrusive imaging systems has proven effective in detecting transportation violations, resulting in the detection of hidden packages and the seizure of illegal drugs. Drug smuggling is a serious threat to the nation's security, and CBP officers are constantly working to prevent this illegal activity. The successful seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine is a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking. CBP officers' dedication to their work and their commitment to protecting the community is an inspiration to all. The country owes them a great debt of gratitude for their unwavering service and outstanding work. The huge drug seizures are a reminder that CBP officers are always on the front lines, working to keep the country out of harm's way.