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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Imperial and San Diego Counties ports of entry were very busy this past weekend. Officers intercepted an estimated 808 pounds of narcotics with a value of almost $2.8 million. Of the drugs seized there was 402 pounds of methamphetamine , 344 pounds of marijuana , 55 pounds of cocaine and 7 pounds of heroin. A total of 19 wanted fugitives were also intercepted by CBP officers. Those arrested were wanted for crimes such as larceny , assault and dangerous drugs among others.