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CBP Port of San Luis arrested driver and seized drug money

SAN LUIS, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of San Luis arrested the driver before he entered Mexico.

A press release said the arrest was related to an unreported seizure of currency. $105,000 in alleged drug money, to be exact.

In addition, officers conducting routine inspections pulled the 31-year-old Jeep Wrangler driver off the road for further inspection.

After a physical search, officers found $105,000 in suspected drug money near the vehicle’s fuel tank.

Officers then seized the cash and arrested the driver.

“Our officers are committed to the primary mission of protecting a great nation from terrorists and terrorist weapons while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. By using a combination of unique capabilities to identify and respond to the

“They are simply doing an incredible job.”

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