About 800 Pounds Of Fentanyl Found In Shipment Of Green Beans At San Diego Port

Almost 800 Pounds Of Fentanyl Found In Shipment Of Green Beans At San Diego Port

About 800 pounds of fentanyl were found inside a tractor-trailer transporting green beans through the Otay Mesa port in San Diego, California.

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped a 48-year-old driver at the port on Monday evening.

After conducting a “non-intrusive” search, they discovered more than 3.5 million fentanyl pills valued at $21.1 million hidden among the produce.

 

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The search was prompted when officers noticed “irregularities” with the tractor-trailer, prompting them to call in a narcotic detector dog who alerted them to the pills inside.

The driver, who has yet to be identified, has been taken into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for allegations of attempted narcotic smuggling.

“CBP recognizes our officers’ exceptional performance and applaud their continued efforts to protect and serve our communities,” said Rosa Hernandez, port director for the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility.