Boatload of Marijuana Seized at Arizona Port
Thursday, 31 July 2008

Lukeville, Az. — Customs and Border Protection officers working to prevent threats of all kinds from entering the country through the Lukeville port of entry seized 431 pounds of marijuana hidden inside the hull of a boat on Saturday, arresting three people in connection with the failed smuggling attempt.

This comes on the heels of a seizure two days before, where officers at the same port of entry seized 753 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a compartment of an RV trailer, arresting two people in connection with that failed smuggling attempt.

“Smugglers want to attract as little attention as possible, and will try to blend in with legitimate travelers,â€