California-Mexico border
Coverage of California-Mexico border in the Nexus archive.
- CBP officers seize $67 million in illegal drugs at San Diego border ports, DHS says
CBP officers in San Diego seized over $67 million worth of illegal drugs during hauls between July 1 and July 31. The seizure effort encompassed narcotics including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Additionally, agents intercepted weaponry, such as an RPG launcher tube and several rifles, attempting to cross the border.
- Newsom announces $46 million of voter-approved funding to help address Tijuana River pollution
Governor Gavin Newsom announced $46 million in voter-approved funding to clean up the Tijuana River at the California-Mexico border, addressing one of the nation's worst environmental crises.
- Brian Hooker may have left US, friend claims — but former prosecutor says feds likely have him in crosshairs
Brian Hooker, husband of missing Lynette Hooker, may have left the U.S. via the California-Mexico border by land or water, according to a friend. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching the Bahamas for clues, while a former prosecutor suggests federal authorities likely have him in their sights despite his release by Bahamian authorities.
- Alleged honeymooners busted with 163 pounds of meth at California border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 163 pounds of methamphetamine at the California-Mexico border, hidden in a truck's bed. The drugs were discovered during a checkpoint stop of two alleged honeymooners claiming to be on their honeymoon.