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Rio Grande Valley Agents Stay Busy: Multiple Marijuana Seizures in the Last 24 hrs.

Release Date
Thu, 05/07/2020

EDINBURG, Texas – During a 24 hour period, agents seize nearly 400 lbs. of marijuana in four separate smuggling events.

Just after midnight, agents assigned to the Rio Grande City station observed several subjects near the river in Escobares, Texas. As agents approached, the smugglers fled to Mexico, dropping a bundle of marijuana. The marijuana weighed more than 35 lbs., valued at $28K.

Early this morning, McAllen station agents working near Havana, Texas, observed numerous subjects illegally enter the United States. A search of the area produced two abandoned bundles of marijuana weighing more than 70 lbs., valued at $56K. The subjects fled to Mexico.  

Yesterday, agents from the Weslaco station responded to a report of suspected illegal activity. Agents, along with the Border Patrol Riverine Unit, seized four bundles of marijuana weighing 95 lbs. valued at $76K.  

Also yesterday, the Rio Grande Valley Horse Patrol Unit intercepted a narcotics load in Escobares, Texas. Agents witnessed several subjects cross the river carrying several bundles of contraband. As agents approached, the smugglers dropped the bundles and fled back to Mexico. Agents seized four bundles of marijuana, weighing more than 190 lbs. and valued at $153K.  

The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and report suspicious activity to 800-863-9382.

Even with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, human smugglers continue to try these brazen attempts with zero regard for the lives they endanger nor to the health of the citizens of our great nation.  The U.S. Border Patrol agents of the Rio Grande Valley Sector will continue to safeguard the nation and community against these criminal elements.

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021