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Rio Gande Valley Border Patrol seizes over 230 pounds of Marijuana

Release Date
Thu, 10/25/2018

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents stop a narcotic smuggling event along the Rio Grande.

RGV agents seize over 230 pounds of marijuana
Rio Grande Valley agents seize over
230 pounds of marijuana

On Tuesday, Rio Grande City agents responded to a report of an illegal entry near Rio Grande City. Upon arrival, agents observed a Ford Fusion driving out of the area at a high rate of speed. Mobile units attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, the driver of the Ford Fusion abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. Agents secured the vehicle and discovered several bundles of marijuana inside. The marijuana weighed over 230 pounds and is worth an estimated $186K.

The Border Patrol turned over the narcotics to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021