Coronavirus news from the Bay Area: Dec. 10-16
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The Chronicle began covering the coronavirus crisis before the first cases were reported in the Bay Area and a pandemic was declared in 2020. We reorganized the newsroom to dedicate nearly every resource to stories focusing on the health and economic disasters. Every day we have published live updates to reflect the most critical local, national and global updates on COVID-19, and this news is free of charge in an effort to keep our community safe and informed.
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Feds Seize $1M in Cash Headed to Mexico at California Border Crossing
13 Dec 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working an international border crossing in Southern California seized more than $1 million in unreported currency headed to Mexico.
CBP officers assigned to the San Ysidro Port of Entry on December 9 observed an SUV approaching for inspection prior to leaving the United States to Mexico. During an initial inspection in the outbound lanes, a CBP K-9 alerted to an odor it is trained to detect near the driver’s side quarter panel, according to information obtained from CBP officials.
Amazing seizure of $1 million of illicit proceeds headed to Mexico. This is a demonstration of great police work and dedication to the #CBP mission by our officers with the goal of stopping the illicit movement through the border. Read about it here: https://t.co/k7AQA7ChqTpic.twitter.com/moAgUyvRhn
Non-FDA approved COVID-19 test kits seized at San Diego International Airport, CBP officials say
Customs and Border Protection
By: Jermaine Ong
and last updated 2020-12-10 11:25:34-05
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) â A shipment from Mexico containing over 200 non-FDA approved COVID-19 test kits was seized at San Diego International Airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced Wednesday.
CBP officials said the shipment of two packages arrived at the airport on Dec. 1 from a flight out of Mexico. In a news release, officials said the shipment was manifested as âplastic cardâ and then taken for inspection.
Officers found 251 COVID-19 test kits inside the packages, and they were then evaluated by FDA officials.