Border Patrol Seizes 130 Pounds Fentanyl in California

U.S. Border Patrol agents seized nearly 130 pounds of fentanyl concealed in aftermarket compartments of a flatbed trailer at the Interstate 8 checkpoint in Pine Valley, California, marking one of the largest busts in San Diego County history. The seizure, valued at about $758,000, occurred after a K-9 unit alerted agents during a secondary inspection. Agents discovered 42 bundles of fentanyl hidden within the trailer’s frame. The driver, a Mexican citizen, was arrested and faces prosecution for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Border Patrol officials stressed the significance of removing such a large quantity of fentanyl, a highly lethal drug, potentially saving countless lives. This bust adds to the 2025 totals of hundreds of pounds of fentanyl and other narcotics seized in the region.