C.B.P. News Release

CBP Officers Seize 2 Tons of Marijuana in Less than 6 Hours at World Trade Bridge

(Friday, January 15, 2010)

Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo port of entry seized nearly two tons of marijuana at World Trade Bridge. The total estimated street value for the narcotics seized is listed at almost $4 million.

The first seizure occurred on Wednesday, January 13, when a commercial shipment of furniture and clay pots in a Wabash trailer arrived for processing. CBP officers referred the shipment for intensive inspection.

A non-intrusive scan revealed anomalies within the merchandise. A CBP narcotics detection dog, “Eustuka,â€