Thread: C.B.P. at UPS Facility Finds Marijuana in Variety of Items

C.B.P. News Release

CBP at Louisville UPS Facility Finds Marijuana in Variety of Household Items

(Wednesday, April 21, 2010)

Louisville — Late last week U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, stationed at the UPS Express Consignment Operation in Louisville, Ky., have collectively seized more than 117 pounds of marijuana. The seizures range from eight pounds to 48 pounds. The total value of the marijuana is in excess of $128,000.

CBP officers found the drugs after routine X-rays showed anomalies within the items. The marijuana was concealed in everything from furniture, to stereos to plastic buckets. The interdicted marijuana originated from various locations in Mexico.

“I take great pride in knowing that we have a highly dedicated and committed group of CBP officers disrupting the flow of illicit narcotics into our community,â€

[quote="JohnDoe2"]C.B.P. News Release

CBP at Louisville UPS Facility Finds Marijuana in Variety of Household Items

(Wednesday, April 21, 2010)

Louisville — Late last week U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, stationed at the UPS Express Consignment Operation in Louisville, Ky., have collectively seized more than 117 pounds of marijuana. The seizures range from eight pounds to 48 pounds. The total value of the marijuana is in excess of $128,000.

CBP officers found the drugs after routine X-rays showed anomalies within the items. The marijuana was concealed in everything from furniture, to stereos to plastic buckets. The interdicted marijuana originated from various locations in Mexico.

“I take great pride in knowing that we have a highly dedicated and committed group of CBP officers disrupting the flow of illicit narcotics into our community,â€