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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Seized a Large Amount of Marijuana at Checkpoint

Release Date
Mon, 05/04/2020

LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate 35 (I-35) checkpoint seized a large amount of narcotics north of Laredo.

During the late afternoon of April 30, agents encountered a silver utility truck at the I-35 checkpoint.  During the immigration inspection of the driver, a Service canine alerted to the vehicle.  The vehicle was referred to secondary inspections where, after a non-intrusive scan, agents discovered 35 bundles of marijuana hidden in several side compartments of the vehicle.

The bundles had a total weight of 862.66 pounds with an approximate value of $690,128.  The case was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for prosecution.

To report suspicious activity such as alien and/or drug smuggling, download the “USBP Laredo Sector” App or contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free at 1-800-343-1994.

bundles at checkpoint

 

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021