Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry

Archived account of the Port Director for the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. Follow @DFOSanDiegoCA for local CBP Office of Field Operations content.

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

To all our followers: This account will no longer be active. As of today, we’ll be moving our content to @DFOSanDiegoCA.

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[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

To all our followers: Starting October 29, 2021, this account will become inactive. Our content will be moving to @DFOSanDiegoCA.

Be sure to start following us at @DFOSanDiegoCA!

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

A shipment manifested as hauling 300 watermelons was used as a cover in an attempt to smuggle more than 62 lbs. of narcotics. #CBP officers from the #OtayMesa commercial facility discovered a mixture of #cocaine, #fentanyl, #meth, and #heroin concealed in the floor of a trailer.

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Happy #constitution & #citizenship day! The #SanDiegoFieldOffice joins the #celebration of the signing of our constitution. We are proud of all of you who, in one way or another, form part of this great country. #Bravo

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

CBP’s theme, “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope” is a way to promote this year’s #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #celebration. I invite you to embrace and value all the different traditions that #Hispanic culture has added to our communities. #CBP #NHHM

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Twenty years to date, our nation was threatened by terrorists’ attacks, but we showed the world how #strong we are by coming together in a time of need. #CBP will never forget the aftermath of September 11th and will continue to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #911

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

On behalf of @CBP I want to thank all of the working people on this #LaborDayHoliday. #ThankYou for all the time you put in day-in and day-out, keeping our country moving forward. Keep up the good work. #CBP #OFO #HardWork

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

CBP officers at the #OtayMesa Port of Entry commercial facility did it again! A driver of a tractor trailer was targeted for further inspection. During the examination, 247 packages of meth weighing more than 560 lbs. was discovered by @CBP officers. #Amazing #hardwork #CBP

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Non-essential #travelrestrictions continue at the #OtayMesa Port of Entry through September 21, 2021. As a reminder, hours of operation are still 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for essential #travel ONLY. Let’s all do our part to reduce the spread and combat this #pandemic.

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Happy #NationalAviationWeek to all the team members of the @CBPAMO. You are a vital part of the work we do by protecting our country from the air and sea. You are all appreciated and have our utmost respect. #CBPAMO #CBPProud #LawEnforcement #WheelsUp

[CBP AMO @CBPAMO]

It’s #NationalAviationWeek ✈️🚁! AMO operates numerous fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aircraft to conduct dynamic law enforcement missions from the air. Learn more about the aircraft and capabilities here: https://t.co/C8PpPvWUZ1

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

A narcotic smuggling attempt was stopped by @CBP officers at the #OtayMesa Port of Entry. A male driver applying for entry into the U.S. was referred for inspection. During the examination officers discovered 5 lbs. of fentanyl in the vehicle. #KeepItUp #FrontLine #OTM

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Click link: https://t.co/NaESPmFgFn to see the result of our @CBP officers’ #diligent work despite the high temperature weather and long working hours. Keep up the great work. #CBPProud #OtayMesa

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Our @CBP #K9 team strikes again! #K9 “Astra” alerted to a vehicle waiting in line to enter the United States. Upon further inspection, officers discovered close to 35 lbs. of fentanyl, with an estimated street value of 503K, hidden throughout the vehicle. #Pawsome #FantasticJob

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Well said. Our @CBP officers are always #HardAtWork and using every tool available to disrupt the agendas from transnational criminal organizations. Keep up the good work. #CBPStrong

[Director of Field Operations Sidney Aki @DFOSanDiegoCA]

Largest meth drug smuggling seizure along the southwest border in history! 2.8 tons of meth and fentanyl was intercepted at #OtayMesa Port of Entry commercial facility. I am proud of our officers’ dedication on protecting our borders. https://t.co/6iNrl7jlVT

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Non-essential travel restrictions continue until August 21st. The #OtayMesa Port of Entry will continue operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Help us fight the spread of #Covid19. Choose only essential reasons when traveling into the United States. #TogetherStronger #CBP

[Director of Field Operations Sidney Aki @DFOSanDiegoCA]

Travel restrictions have been extended until August 21, 2021. The hours of operation for the San Diego Field Office Ports of Entry will remain the same. Please help us minimize the spread. #StaySafe by minimizing your travel needs to essential only. #BeSafe #Covid19

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

A frontline officer at the #OtayMesa Port of Entry intercepted a narcotic smuggling attempt by a trusted traveler awaiting entry via the vehicle lanes! 83 lbs. of meth were found in the vehicle. @CBP officers deal with travelers daily and are always #Vigilant. #TrustedNoMore

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Great job by @CBP officers at the #OtayMesa Port of Entry on another successful narcotics interdiction! A driver applying for entry was referred for inspection. X-ray and K9 helped Officers discover 128 lbs. of methamphetamine concealed in the vehicle. #Amazing #CBP

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

The Founding Fathers were a group of revolutionary leaders who united the 13 Colonies and built a frame of government for the new United States of America. Happy Independence Day to all the @CBP employees! #Sacrifice #4thofJuly

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Outstanding job by @CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. Officers intercepted approximately 40 pounds of methamphetamine. The narcotics were found inside the vehicle as the driver, a SENTRI participant, applied for entry. #OTM #AlwaysVigilant

[Port Director of Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBPPortDirOTM]

Otay Mesa Port of Entry @CBP officers intercepted a trifecta drug smuggling attempt. The collaboration of front-line officers and K9 units led to the discovery of 2 lbs. of fentanyl, 10 lbs. of cocaine, and 72 lbs. of meth concealed within a vehicle. #Frontline #PawsomeJob