Authorities discovered 104 pounds of cocaine being smuggled through an immigration checkpoint in Riverside County.

On June 4, U.S. Border Patrol agents stopped a silver SUV at the I-15 North immigration checkpoint in Temecula. While interviewing the driver, a K-9 alerted authorities to the possible presence of narcotics.

After searching the SUV, agents found "40 suspicious bundles that were concealed within the roof in an aftermarket motorized compartment.” • U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered 104 pounds of cocaine hidden inside the roof of an SUV with an aftermarket motorized roof compartment in Temecula on June 4, 2025. (U.S. Border Patrol) • U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered 104 pounds of cocaine hidden inside the roof of an SUV with an aftermarket motorized roof compartment

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