(Mexicali resident arrested)…He was taken into custody Wednesday.

The 26 year old had driven up to the East Port of Entry. He was referred to the secondary inspection area. The Customs and Border Protection Narcotics detection dog alerted to the Nissan. CBP officers searched the vehicle and discovered 50 packages in a false compartment. The packages contained over 52 pounds of methamphetamine. The driver was arrested and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations Agents. He was processed and booked into County Jail.