Border Patrol agents from the El Centro sector seized 25.02 pounds of meth from a Mexican national at the Highway 86 Checkpoint in Indio Sunday.
The seizure and arrest happened around 2:30 p.m. when a 26-year-old man drove up to the checkpoint. A Border Patrol K-9 alerted the officials, and he was sent for a second inspection where the K-9 discovered the drugs under the rocker panels of the Chevrolet.
After searching the vehicle they found 20 plastic wrapped bundles which tested positive for meth.
“This seizure not only denies Transnational Criminal Organizations the money and resources needed to continue their illicit activities but also helps keep our communities safe,” said David S. Kim, Assistant Chief Patrol Agent.
The drugs have an estimated street value of $80,064.
The man, the drugs and his car were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for further investigation.
