SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in the San Diego Field Office intercepted nearly 10,000 pounds of narcotics with an estimated street value of $24 million during the month of August, according to a monthly recap released Thursday. The agency reported 155 total seizures, which also included over $340,000 in unreported currency.

The significant drug interdictions demonstrate CBP's ongoing efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations attempting to smuggle contraband through Southern California's ports of entry.

“These seizures highlight the vigilance and expertise of our CBP officers and canines,” said Sidney Aki, Director of Field Operations for the San Diego Field Office. “Every day, our personnel work diligently to protect our communities from the t

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