CBP Officers at World Trade Bridge Seize Over Two Tons of Marijuana in Truck Carrying Auto Parts
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Apr 19, 2012, 0 Comments
Courtesy Richard Pauza,
LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry on Monday seized more than two tons of alleged marijuana hidden in a commercial truck. The seizure occurred on April 16, 2011 during an examination conducted at the World Trade Bridge import lot. A CBP officer referred a 1995 Volvo tractor hauling a commercial shipment of auto parts for a secondary examination. CBP officers performed an intensive examination and discovered 189 bundles commingled with the shipment containing a total of 4,161 pounds of alleged marijuana.
The marijuana has an estimated street value of $4.1 million. CBP officers seized the narcotics and the tractor trailer.
“This is a significant load of narcotics discovered in the cargo environment and it reflects the excellent targeting and inspectional work of our frontline officers,” said Sidney Aki, CBP Port Director, Laredo . “Seizures like this one reaffirm CBP’s commitment to our border security mission while facilitating lawful commerce.”
