Over 1 Million Fentanyl Pills Seized Near San Diego Border

Published on April 25, 2024

In less than a week, over 1 million fentanyl pills and more than 500 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated by authorities in San Diego County and at the U.S.-Mexico border, officials announced April 23. “We are doing our job to keep illegal drugs off the streets of California. By working with our state, local and federal partners, we are continuing to crack down on drug trafficking in our communities,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a press release announcing the seizures. The operation was conducted by the California National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force between April 15 and April 21, according to the press release....