Meth Smuggler Nabbed by California U.S. Border Patrol

Westmoreland, Calif. - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio station arrested a man Wednesday afternoon attempting to smuggle more than $100,000 worth of methamphetamine.

A Border Patrol canine team alerted to a tan colored Pontiac Grand Prix while performing a cursory search at primary inspection of the Highway 86 checkpoint near Westmorland, Calif. The sedan was being driven by a 37-year-old male U.S. citizen. During secondary inspection, a thorough search of the vehicle was conducted and Border Patrol agents discovered approximately 3.5 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a non-factory compartment.

The driver, vehicle, and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.