Our Videos

January 11, 11

NEWS / U.S. Border Patrol Discovers Marijuana Stashed in Tires


Pine Valley, Calif. - On Saturday, U.S. Border Patrol agents working at the Border Patrol checkpoint in Pine Valley arrested a 19-year-old male United States citizen from Calexico, Calif., for smuggling more than 140 pounds of marijuana concealed inside the tires of an SUV.

Agents encountered the man as he arrived to the checkpoint at about 6:45 a.m., driving a 1988 Nissan Pathfinder. As agents questioned the suspect, his inconsistent answers and nervous demeanor prompted agents to refer him to a secondary inspection area.

A Border Patrol K-9 team performed a cursory inspection of the Pathfinder, resulting in a positive alert to the rear of the vehicle. Agents inspected the vehicle’s interior and noticed a spare tire in the cargo area appeared to be heavier than normal.

Agents then utilized non-intrusive inspection technology which detected anomalies in the rear tires and the driver-side front tire, leading agents to inspect further. Agents opened four tires, including the spare and discovered that each held a round, metal enclosure containing bundles of marijuana.

Agents extracted a total of 24 bundles of marijuana, which had a weight of more than 142 pounds and an estimated street value of $71,000.

The suspected smuggler was arrested and turned over to a multi-agency, anti-drug task force, along with the narcotics. The Nissan Pathfinder was seized by the Border Patrol.

To prevent illicit smuggling of humans, drugs and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains a high level of vigilance on major corridors of egress away from our nation’s borders.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/local/01102011_2.xml

 




Testimonials

John Beacleay

Just wanted to say thanks again for all your help Anton. I mean it's really amazing to me that yo...
Read More »
Niranjan Sujay
I recently used LOGOS INTERNATIONAL for the translation of my bachelor’s certificate, and I couldn’t...
Read More »
Katia Nagata

As a foreigner, I needed a certified translation, so I called the DOE to give me a list of the ce...
Read More »
AnnaMaria Realbuto
Thank you for all your assistance and efficiency...
Read More »




FAQ

Does the CIA give public tours of its headquarters buildings?
Read More »
Can I visit the U.S. while pregnant and what are the risks involved?
Read More »
What document can you present to confirm that you are a U.S. resident for tax purposes?
Read More »
What if My Case is in Process in a Convention Country before April 1, 2008?
Read More »






News

July 9, 25
Actor Michael Madsen died from heart failure-death certificate
Read More »
July 7, 25
US deports Asian and Latin American men with criminal records to South Sudan
Read More »
July 3, 25
TX woman arrested after convincing pastor to certify fake marriage certificate
Read More »
July 1, 25
South Carolina woman accused of altering sister’s death certificate to commit insurance fraud
Read More »