One Ton of Cocaine Seized from Sub near Puerto Rico
27 Apr 2021
CBP Air and Marine Operations agents assisted in the interdiction and seizure of more than one ton of cocaine from a semi-submersible vessel near Puerto Rico. The seizure led to the arrest and indictment of three people for a variety of drug trafficking and maritime law violations.
AMO agents assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in interdicting a semi-submersible vessel sailing toward Puerto Rico on April 8, according to information obtained from U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. A search of the vessel led to the discovery of more than 5,500 pounds of cocaine.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria held a virtual meeting Tuesday with the new and returning Tijuana Mayor Karla Ruiz MacFarland, in which both reiterated their commitment to strengthen binational ties and promote safety during the pandemic.
“Our relationship with Tijuana is about much more than trade or economics –- it’s about people. Our cities are inextricably linked, and it’s more important than ever for the leadership of our two cities to work together during these times,” Gloria in a news release.
Gloria added that he looks forward to working with the new Tijuana mayor to “ensure the health, safety, and sustainability of our megaregion and stand united on issues of immigration, commerce, and cross-border pollution.”
TIJUANA
When Tijuana’s mayor first took office in October 2019, he said he asked city staff to remove his office door from its hinges to promote an “open door” policy for all.
Some might now say it was only to save Arturo González Cruz time for his official entrances and exits from his elected position.
The 66-year-old real estate executive announced Friday he would be stepping down a second time as mayor of Tijuana. González stepped away from the office in mid-October and then abruptly returned less than a month later.
“I have the responsibility to tell you clearly and directly. I will step down . I am doing it for personal reasons and for motives that have to do with family matters,” said González Cruz in a video shared to his Facebook page.
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San Diego and Tijuana mayors recently met virtually to “reaffirm their commitment to strengthening economic, cultural and civic ties” and to discuss safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, who took office earlier this month, spoke to Tijuana Mayor Arturo González Cruz last week, according to a news release from Gloria
’s office.
“The health of San Diego is directly tied to the health of Tijuana,” Gloria said in the statement.
“Families and businesses alike have deep roots in both cities, which makes it more important than ever for the leadership of our two cities to work together through these challenging times, just like we have when tackling major issues such as immigration, cross-border commerce or reducing the sewage from the Tijuana River Valley.”
San Diego Community News Group
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To strengthen the bonds throughout the binational megaregion, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria met virtually with Tijuana Mayor Arturo González Cruz last week to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening economic, cultural and civic ties.
“The health of San Diego is directly tied to the health of Tijuana,” Gloria said. “Families and businesses alike have deep roots in both cities, which makes it more important than ever for the leadership of our two cities to work together through these challenging times, just like we have when tackling major issues such as immigration, cross-border commerce or reducing the sewage from the Tijuana River Valley.”