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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-02 09:24 PST
updated: 2026-11-02 09:24 PST
status: reported
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# US citizen caught entering country illegally in Southern California, fined $5,000

A U.S. citizen was fined $5,000 and booked into custody after being apprehended by federal agents near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry for entering the country illegally and having an active felony warrant.

Section: [Culture & Events](/san-diego/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB)](https://fox5sandiego.com/news/border-report/us-citizen-enters-country-illegally-fined-5000/), 2026-11-02 09:24 PST: US citizen caught entering country illegally in Southern California, fined $5,000

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