Pot seizures: 2,850 pounds in 2.5 days, Border Patrol says
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March 09, 2011 10:53 PM
The Monitor

EDINBURG — The Border Patrol announced the seizure of more than 2,850 pounds of marijuana since Monday; the drugs have an estimated street value of more than $2.3 million.

The largest seizure was reported near Fronton, Texas, when Border Patrol agents spotted a Dodge pickup traveling across a field. The agents followed the tracks and found the vehicle abandoned with about 700 pounds of marijuana inside.

Near Escobares, Border Patrol agents seized 600 pounds of marijuana after the driver led agents in a chase and eventually drove the vehicle into the Rio Grande.

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