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Border Patrol Agents Arrest Two Suspected Smugglers; Seize 412 Pounds of Pot

Release Date
Fri, 04/06/2012

Yuma, Ariz. - Border Patrol agents on patrol south of Gila Bend, Ariz. Wednesday tracked footprints through the desert which led to two individuals with eight bundles of marijuana valued at $206,000. The marijuana, with a combined weight of 412 pounds, was seized for destruction per sector guidelines and the suspects, both Mexican nationals, were processed for prosecution.

Arizona-based Border Patrol agents have made significant progress combating transnational criminal organizations by impacting their efforts to transport contraband further into the United States; ensuring smugglers face stiff federal penalties for their actions. In Arizona, the probability of being detected and the consequences of doing so are higher than ever before.

All Customs and Border Protection assets in Arizona were realigned under a unified command structure in February 2011. Joint Field Command - Arizona unifies the Tucson and Yuma Border Patrol Sectors and Air Branches, as well as the Tucson Field Office, to enhance border security, commercial enforcement and trade facilitation missions to meet Arizona's unique challenges. Follow us on Twitter @CBPArizona.

 

 

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021