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Meth Seized at Yuma Border Patrol Checkpoint

Release Date
Tue, 03/10/2015

Yuma, Ariz.--Early last Wednesday morning, a Yuma Sector Detection Canine alerted to 17 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the rear bumper of a vehicle as it was travelling through the I-8 checkpoint.  The estimated street value was $76,500. 

The drugs and vehicle were processed per Yuma Sector guidelines.

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021