U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made two significant methamphetamine seizures on consecutive days at the Calexico Cargo Facility in Calexico, California.

The first seizure occurred shortly after 6 a.m. when a 36-year-old man driving a red tractor trailer sought entry into the U.S. from Mexico. The truck was referred for secondary inspection, where non-intrusive technology revealed irregularities in the fuel tank area. A CBP canine unit was brought in and alerted to the presence of narcotics.

CBP officers extracted 962.31 pounds of liquid from the fuel tank. Testing confirmed the substance was liquid methamphetamine.

The second incident took place the following day, when a 30-year-old man driving a black tractor trailer also arrived at the cargo facility from Mexico. During secondary inspection, anomalies were detected in the cab of the truck. A physical search revealed seven duffel bags containing 140 packages of methamphetamine, weighing a total of 704.94 pounds.

Both drivers were turned over to Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation. CBP seized the meth and the vehicles involved in both smuggling attempts.

“These seizures of methamphetamine and liquid methamphetamine at our cargo facility highlight the relentless efforts of our CBP officers in stopping dangerous drugs from entering our communities,” said Roque Caza, Calexico Area Port Director. “Smugglers continue to adapt their methods, but our officers’ vigilance, expertise, and use of advanced technology allow us to stay ahead.”