Investigation launched after detainee dies in Border Patrol cell
An investigation has been launched into the Christmas Day death of a U.S. citizen who became unresponsive while in custody in a holding cell at the Campo Border Patrol station near San Diego.
According to information released Saturday by U.S. Border Patrol officials, the man was arrested Christmas Eve at a border checkpoint on Interstate 8 after Border Patrol agents allegedly discovered drug paraphernalia and trace amounts of methamphetamine inside the man’s vehicle.
San Diego Sector Border Patrol officials said the man was arrested by agents for illegal possession of drugs and intent to distribute three pounds of marijuana. He was then taken to a holding cell at the Campo Border Patrol station.
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