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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Seizes Large Narcotics Load

Release Date
Tue, 05/12/2020

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Freer Station seized a large narcotics load south of Freer, Texas.

The incident occurred during the early afternoon of May 11, when agents performed a vehicle stop on a pickup truck hauling a trailer on State Highway 16.  The trailer appeared to be loaded with a stack of plywood.  A service canine alerted agents to the trailer.

Bundles containing 485 pounds of marijuana seized by Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents during a vehicle stop on State Highway 16.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered 485 pounds
of marijuana within a stack of plywood during a vehicle
stop on State Highway 16.

After further investigation of the cargo, agents discovered 30 bundles of marijuana in a hollowed out space within the stacked plywood.  The bundles had a total weight of 485.21 lbs. with an approximate value of $388,168.  The case was turned over to the Duval County Sheriff's Office 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. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021