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Agents with the U.S. Border Patrol in Orange County seized more than 90,000 Xanax pills on Wednesday during a traffic stop on the five freeway near Camp Pendleton.
At about 4:50pm, agents at San Clemente Station, part of the San Diego sector, pulled a black pickup truck moving north and interviewed the driver.
Authorities said a drug sniffing dog was requested at the scene and warned that there was drugs in the vehicle.
The search revealed 11 boxes containing packages labeled Farmapram, the equivalent of Xanax sold in Mexico. Xanax is a Schedule IV controlled substance used to treat anxiety and panic disorders and can be dangerous if misused for recreational purposes, officials said.
Agents detained the driver and transported the vehicle and recovered drugs to a nearby Border Patrol Patrol Station for further investigation.
US Border Patrol Photo The San Diego Sector shows the cache of illegal Xanax pills recovered on April 16, 2025 during a traffic stop near San Clemente. Shows the cache of illegal Xanax pills recovered during a traffic stop near San Clemente on April 16, 2025 (US Customs Border Protection)
Border Patrol officials say the box contains 90,090 tablets and estimates of road surface values exceed $600,000.
The driver whose name is not disclosed was handed over to the Drug Enforcement Bureau along with the vehicle and drugs. They are faced with a possible accusation of possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances.
“This attack sends a clear message. We do not tolerate dangerous drugs on the streets,” said Jeffrey Starnaker, chief patrol agent for the CBP San Diego Sector. “It’s a big win, but our work continues.”
The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information about suspected smuggling of drugs, humans or other illegal substances will be urged to call 911 or to contact CBP San Diego Sector officials at 619-498-9900.
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