U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped 9 drug smuggling attempts when they seized more than 1,380 pounds of marijuana.
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The total weight of marijuana seized was more than 1,380 pounds with an estimated street value of $2.2 million
“It is obvious that the drug trade is exploiting our youth on both sides of the border” said Ernestine Morris, Director of Passenger Operations at the Douglas Port of Entry” but make no mistake, our message is clear. These young people need to know that CBP’s commitment to secure and protect our nation’s border will be done without prejudice and any one willfully breaking the law will be dealt with accordingly.”
CBP Officers seized all of the load vehicles and marijuana. All of the smugglers were turned over to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation.
Another 220 seized earlier in the week
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a drug smuggling attempt when they seized more than 220 pounds of marijuana from 18 year-old man.
CBP Officers at the Douglas Port of Entry were screening travelers and vehicles when they came in contact with an 18-year-old man driving a 1997 Ford F-150. The man was identified as a U.S citizen and resident of Douglas.
The CBP Officers became suspicious when the man became nervous. With the assistance of a k-9 team the vehicle was searched and discovered that a false compartment had been built into the bed and dash board of the pick-up truck. Both compartments and gas tank were found to be loaded with packages of marijuana. The total weight of marijuana seized was more than 220 pounds for an estimated street value $354,000.
CBP Officers seized the Ford F-150 and marijuana. The man was turned over to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation.
Customs did not release the name of the individual.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers’ primary mission is anti-terrorism; they screen all people, vehicles, and goods entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel into and out of the United States.
Their mission also includes carrying out traditional border-related responsibilities, including narcotics interdiction, enforcing immigration law, protecting the nation’s food supply and agriculture industry from pests and diseases, and enforcing trade laws.
Comments
WHO CARES wrote on May 8, 2009 2:35 PM:
gh wrote on May 8, 2009 5:34 AM:
pot headed wrote on May 3, 2009 8:49 AM:
Marcos wrote on May 1, 2009 3:39 AM:
Proud of You wrote on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 PM:
Why wrote on Apr 29, 2009 4:23 PM:
"These young people need to know that CBP’s commitment to secure and protect our nation’s border will be done without prejudice and any one willfully breaking the law will be dealt with accordingly”
Really? Do they get consequences? Not unless it is 500 lbs or more. Ask several teens, they know nothing happens to them. Knowing that and knowing they can make a quick buck, why not try? Wake up someone.. even if it is 1 lb. prosecute!!! Or shall we wait till we have more dead? "