Major Drug Seizures Across Multiple States

Amarjeet Singh Matharu was arrested in Arizona for allegedly smuggling 553.8 pounds of cocaine from California to Canada, valued between $16.6 million and $22.1 million. This seizure took place on Interstate 40 in Holbrook, Arizona. In Calexico, California, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted 152.20 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a pickup truck attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico. Additionally, in El Paso, Texas, CBP officers seized 41.6 pounds of cocaine from a car at an international crossing. In Marion, South Carolina, Johnny Crawford was arrested after police found 200 grams of cocaine, three grams of meth, and three pounds of marijuana in his car following a chase. These incidents underscore ongoing concerns about drug trafficking across multiple regions.