CBP News Releases

Border Patrol Agent's Selfless Act Uncovers Contraband

(Wednesday, September 10, 2008)

Tucson, Ariz. — A Tucson Sector agent deployed near Douglas, Ariz., was patrolling his assigned area when he saw smoke coming from a nearby home. In his attempt to put out a fire inside the garage the agent came across eight bundles of marijuana.

Yesterday at approximately 10:30 a.m., an agent patrolling on the west side of the city of Douglas noticed smoke coming out of a residential home. When the agent investigated the source of the smoke, he discovered a fire in the garage. The agent attempted to secure the house to ensure the safety of anyone inside. An off duty Arizona Department of Corrections officers also arrived to assist the agent. As they both attempted to extinguish the fire they discovered eight bundles of marijuana.

Traces of marijuana also led officers to a vehicle parked in the garage containing several bundles of marijuana, totaling approximately 300 pounds.

The Cochise County Sheriffs Border Alliance Task Force arrived and assumed responsibility of the investigation and the narcotics. Two suspects were detained in relation to the narcotics, a male and a female, who will be charged with Possession and Transportation of Marijuana.

Tucson Sector agents’ goal to provide a safe and secure border community is enhanced by working closely with all other law enforcement agencies to improve the quality of life.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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