Sheriff’s Deputies Seize 278 pounds of marijuana near Mangana Hein
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Aug 28, 2009, 0 Comments
Laredo, Texas – Webb County Sheriff’s Deputies seized 278 pounds of marijuana inside a late model Chevy pickup truck.
On Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at approximately 7:18 pm after conducting a traffic stop on Highway 83 South, at Mangana Hein, Sheriff’s Deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle and proceeded to search. Deputies discovered 4 large bundles of marijuana with a weight of 278 pounds at an approximate street value of $140,000.
Arrested was Sandra Victoria Puente, 21 years of age, for possession of marijuana felony 2. Puente was remanded to the Webb County jail.
