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Marijuana Seized at the Port of Buffalo Valued at a Quarter of a Million Dollars

Release Date
Tue, 04/19/2022

LEWISTON, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo seized 106 lbs. of marijuana in a commercial shipment.

Yesterday, CBP officers assigned to the Lewiston Bridge selected a commercial shipment that was manifested as “foam scrap” for additional examination. The truck and trailer were sent for a non-intrusive examination that revealed anomalies in the trailer. After the truck was escorted to the dock, a CBP canine concentrated on cardboard boxes inside and alerted to the possible presence of narcotics.

Marijuana discovered inside a commercial shipment at the Lewiston, N.Y. Port of Entry.
Marijuana discovered inside a commercial
shipment at the Lewiston, N.Y. Port of Entry.

A subsequent physical inspection of the shipment revealed vacuum-sealed bags secreted within three boxes. The contents of the vacuum-sealed bags field-tested positive for the properties of marijuana and has an estimated street value of more than $250,000.

“I am proud of the dedication and vigilance of our CBP Officers assigned to the Port of Buffalo that prevented this illegal contraband from hitting the streets of our communities,” said Acting Buffalo Port Director John Madsen.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

Last Modified: Apr 19, 2022