6 Suspected Smugglers Arrested Near Yuma

Pot worth $100K seized

Updated: Thursday, 31 Mar 2011, 9:31 AM MDT
Published : Thursday, 31 Mar 2011, 9:31 AM MDT

WELLTON, Ariz. (AP) — The Border Patrol says agents busted six Mexican men and seized approximately 230 pounds of marijuana that authorities allege the men were trying to smuggle into the U.S.

The Border Patrol said they found the group Tuesday near Wellton, 29 miles east of Yuma.

Authorities said the men were carrying six bundles of marijuana when they were found.

The Border Patrol said the marijuana has an estimated value of $100,000.

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