Prosecutors say Mexican had $1M at border

Laredo Morning Times
Published: Monday, April 13, 2009 9:29 PM CDT

A man from Mexico has been charged with trying to smuggle more than $1 million back across the border while driving a tractor-trailer.

Federal prosecutors in Laredo said Monday that Jose Luis Martinez-Gonzalez faces charges of evading and failing to file currency reporting requirements. Authorities say the money was found in hidden compartments inside the truck's cab.

The 26-year-old was arrested Saturday in Laredo .

He awaits a detention hearing scheduled for later this month.

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