CBP seize $501,000 of marijuana at Douglas Port


Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 4:13 PM MDT


U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when they seized $501,000 of marijuana.


On Saturday, May  23 at about 4 p.m., CBP Officers became suspicious of a 2002 F-150 that was carrying a complete living room set of furniture.

The truck was being driven by a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas Nevada.  CBP Officers searched the vehicle and discovered packages concealed in the upholstery of the furniture.  CBP Officers seized more than 300 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $501,000.

CBP Officers seized the vehicle and marijuana. The Las Vegas man was turned over to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation.   

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Another smuggling attempt nets $183,000 in drugs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when they seized $183,000 of marijuana.

On Friday the 22nd at about noon, CBP Officers became suspicious of a 1996 F-150 that was being driven by a 46-year-old man from Agua Prieta, Sonora,  Mexico. CBP Officers searched the vehicle and discovered packages concealed in all 4 tires the vehicle.  CBP Officers seized more than 100 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $183,000.

CBP Officers seized the vehicle and marijuana. The Agua Prieta man was turned over to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation.   

 

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