U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when they seized $1.5 Million of marijuana concealed in furniture.

On Sunday, July 5,  at about 7:30 a.m. CBP Officers became suspicious of a 1997 Dodge Pick-up that was carrying a living-room set of new furniture. The Pick-up was being driven by a 24-year-old man from Mesa,  Arizona. CBP Officers searched the vehicle and discovered packages concealed in the upholstery of the furniture.  CBP Officers seized more than 600 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $1.5 Million.

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

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CBP Officers Seize $230,000 in drugs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when they seized $230,000 of marijuana.

On Friday the 26th a little past midnight, CBP Officers became suspicious of a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder that was being driven by a 26-year-old Phoenix woman. CBP Officers searched the vehicle and discovered that the spare tire compartment was void of a spare tire and had been modified to conceal packages of marijuana. The total weight of marijuana was more than 90 pounds with an estimated street value of $230,000.

CBP Officers seized the vehicle and marijuana. The Phoenix woman was turned over to the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation and possible prosecution.   

A criminal complaint is simply the method by which a person is charged with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt.  An individual is presumed innocent until competent evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

The Office of Field Operations is responsible for securing our borders at the ports of entry.  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.