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€