### Nearly Half a Ton of Synthetic Drugs Seized at Nuevo Mexicali-Mexicali II Checkpoint
A truck driver was apprehended for transporting nearly 500 kilograms of synthetic drugs by elements of the National Guard, in collaboration with the National Customs Agency of Mexico.
The events occurred at the Nuevo Mexicali-Mexicali II checkpoint when a white tractor-trailer with a dry box was stopped after responding to a red light at the customs inspection point. The truck was attempting to enter the United States. According to the driver, the truck was carrying dental supplies intended for Calexico, California. However, upon inspection, authorities discovered a black plastic bag and 13 cardboard boxes that were not listed in the presented documents.
During the inspection, authorities found nine packages of cocaine weighing 10.2 kilograms inside the bag. Additionally, 39 packages of fentanyl, weighing 41.1 kilograms, were discovered in one of the boxes. The remaining boxes contained 199 packages of methamphetamine weighing 446.3 kilograms.
After reading the detainee’s rights, the driver was registered in the National Detention Registry, and the seized cargo was handed over to the Federal Public Ministry for further investigation.
These actions were part of the federal government’s Public Security Strategy and Zero Impunity policy in Baja California.
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#### Additional News on Drug Seizures
**Massive Fentanyl Bust at U.S.-Mexico Border**
Law enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border recently intercepted a large shipment of fentanyl hidden in a vehicle’s spare tire. The discovery came during a routine inspection at a port of entry. The driver was detained for further questioning, and the vehicle was seized. Authorities reported that the amount of fentanyl found could have caused thousands of overdoses.
**Record Methamphetamine Seizure in Southern California**
In another significant drug bust, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered a record amount of methamphetamine at a Southern California port of entry. The drugs were hidden in a shipment of household goods. The driver of the vehicle was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
**Increased Monitoring of Synthetic Drug Trafficking**
Authorities have ramped up efforts to monitor and intercept synthetic drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border. Special task forces have been deployed to identify high-risk shipments, and advanced technology is being used to scan for hidden drugs. The goal is to disrupt the flow of synthetic drugs and reduce the number of related fatalities in both countries.