Thread: 3,600 Pounds of Pot Found in Produce Truck

3,600 Pounds of Pot Found in Produce Truck

Updated: Tuesday, 08 Mar 2011, 4:33 PM MST
Published : Tuesday, 08 Mar 2011, 4:33 PM MST

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona authorities say they've seized more than 3,600 pounds of marijuana from a commercial truck hauling produce from Nogales to Phoenix.

A state Department of Public Safety highway patrol officer stopped the truck pulling a box trailer for an equipment violation last Thursday on Interstate 19.

The DPS says the driver was found to be unlicensed to operate a commercial vehicle. An inspection of the truck turned up 152 bundles of marijuana in a hidden compartment.

DPS says the 3,616 pounds of marijuana has an estimated street value of $1.2 million.

Santa Cruz County officials are handling the investigation. Information on the truck driver hasn't been released yet.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/im ... e-3-8-2011

We are now wide open for Mexican truckers. Bigger faster loads. JMO

Originally Posted by Newmexican

We are now wide open for Mexican truckers. Bigger faster loads. JMO

Mexican trucks aren't entering the country yet.

The Transportation Department hopes to have a proposed agreement available for congressional briefings and public notice and comment by late March or early April. After responding to public comments, the U.S. would finalize the agreement with Mexico.

"This is a very positive development, but it is not a done deal," an administration official said, adding some details are still being negotiated.

U.S., Mexico Reach Deal to End Trucking Dispute
http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-230200-trucks.html