Thread: Ammunition seized at border

Ammunition seized at border.

Tue, 04/20/2010 - 23:07

DOUGLAS — Customs and Border Patrol officers this week halted the export of ammunition through the Douglas Port of Entry.

About 1 p.m. Monday, officers were screening travelers in the southbound lane that directs traffic from the U.S. into Mexico. Officers came in contact with a 2001 Ford Excursion being driven by a 26-year-old woman identified as a United States citizen and resident of Douglas.

The woman was accompanied by a 28-year-old man who was also identified as a United States citizen and a Douglas resident. Officers became suspicious and searched the vehicle and discovered 25 boxes (1,000 rounds) of 30- caliber ammunition along with 20 magazines designed to hold 9 mm rounds.

“We are not certain of the destination of the ammo and magazines that were seized,â€

C.B.P. News Release

CBP Officers Stop Illegal Exportation of Ammunition at Douglas Port of Entry

(Tuesday, April 20, 2010)

Douglas, Ariz. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped an illegal exportation of 1,000 rounds of ammunition plus 20 magazines designed for 9mm ammunition.

On April 19 at about 1 p.m. CBP officers were screening travelers in the south-bound lane that directs traffic from the U.S. into Mexico. CBP officers came in contact with a 2001Ford Excursion being driven by a 26-year-old woman identified as a United States citizen and resident of Douglas, Ariz. The woman was accompanied by a 28-year-old man who was also identified as a United States citizen and a Douglas resident. CBP officers became suspicious and searched the vehicle and discovered 25 boxes (1,000 rounds) of 30 caliber ammunition along with 20 magazines designed to hold 9mm rounds.

“We are not certain of the destination of the ammo and magazines that were seized today,â€