Thread: Cocaine Worth $3.5 Million Seized Saturday

Cocaine Worth $3.5 Million Seized Saturday

Written by Carroll Buckley
Monday, 18 July 2011 15:00

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Luis Commercial port of entry stopped a truck with over 387 pounds of cocaine.

On Saturday , a 37-year old San Luis , Rio Colorado , Mexico man attempted to enter the U.S. through the truck lane. A narcotics detection dog alerted to the trailer and the man and his vehicle were referred to secondary inspection. Officers found the cocaine and arrested the driver. The cocaine is valued at more than $3.52 million.

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C.B.P. News Release

CBP Officers Thwart Large Narcotics Smuggling Attempt at San Luis II Port

Cocaine seized from tractor trailer valued at more then $3.52 million

(Monday, July 18, 2011)

San Luis, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working at the San Luis II Commercial Port prevented a large narcotics smuggling attempt Saturday by seizing more than 387 pounds of cocaine hidden in a tractor trailer.

“This outstanding seizure is the result of the officer’s attention to detail and the utilization of available technology,â€