Sexual Assault Suspect, Cocaine Found At Border

U.S. Border Patrol agents said they arrested a man wanted on Monday wanted for sexual assault.

Agents working west of Downtown Calexico apprehended 32-year-old Juan Carlos Orozco for illegal entry into the United States from Mexico.

He was transported to the Calexico station for processing after agents determined he is a Mexican national without immigration documents. During processing, they discovered that Orozco had an active warrant out of Los Angeles for sexual assault on a minor. He was transferred to the custody the Calexico Police Department where he awaited extradition.

The next morning, border patrol agents at the Interstate 8 Checkpoint near Calexico waived red Nissan Sentra, driven by a 24-year-old female United States citizen to a secondary inspection.

Further examination led agents to discover several hidden packages of cocaine in a hidden compartment. The driver, narcotics and vehicle were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

“These are just two examples of how U.S. Border Patrol agents help keep the community safe from dangerous drugs and criminals,” said Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Roy D. Villareal. “I’m extremely proud of the high level of vigilance our agents maintain on a daily basis.”