CBP Agents Seize Cocaine, Meth Inside Car Batteries: 'New Method We've Started To See a Spike In'

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have been increasingly seizing drugs hidden inside the batteries of cars attempting to enter the U.S., according to a new report.

According to Border Report, agents have seized methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl on at least four occasions since April, according to Joseph Rood, spokesman for the agency's San Diego Sector.

The outlet noted that a recent interdiction took place on August 20, when agents seized more than 9 pounds of cocaine and 2.1 pounds of meth inside a car battery. There have also been seizures of more than 50 pounds of fentanyl on three different occasions between April and late July.

"We've seen all manners of methods of concealing narcotics from car tires to baby car seats, hidden compartments, makeshift compartments, door panels, gas tanks this is just a new method we've started to see a spike in," Rood told the outlet.

He went on to say that authorities are increasingly seizing drugs because cartels are trying to compensate for the loss of funds coming from human smuggling. "They're trying to make a buck in the easiest way possible. That involves narcotics smuggling and we're here to stop that, protect our communities," he said.