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Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Zapata Station make a Significant Seizure

Release Date
Tue, 09/29/2015

LAREDO, TEXAS – On September 18, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Border Patrol agents assigned to the Zapata Border Patrol Station seized 696 pounds of marijuana during a drug-smuggling attempt. 

Zapata Station agents recover 30 bundles of marijuana

Zapata Station agents recover 30 bundles of marijuana

Border Patrol agents assigned to the Zapata Station observed a suspicious vehicle near Highway 83 make an abrupt exit.  As the agents drove closer, they encountered the vehicle abandoned.A search of the area was conducted and agents were able to recover 30 bundles of contraband inside the vehicle.  The total weight of the 30 bundles was 696.03 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $566,800.00USD. 

The Laredo Border Patrol Sector is part of the Joint Task Force -West South Texas Corridor, which leverages federal, state and local resources to combat transnational criminal organizations. To report suspicious activity such as drug and/or alien smuggling, contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free telephone number at 1-800-343-1994.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021