SAN DIEGO — Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 103 border-related cases last week, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. These charges included the importation of controlled substances, illegal reentry into the U.S. after deportation, and smuggling individuals for financial gain.

The Southern District of California, which includes San Diego and Imperial counties, is one of the nation's busiest federal districts for such crimes. This is largely due to its 140-mile border with Mexico, which includes the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the world's most active land border crossing.

Notable arrests and convictions

Several high-profile arrests were made last week, shedding light on the variety of offenses prosecuted.

On August 16, Yasmin Cruz, a U.S. citizen, wa

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