Published on Friday, 21 June 2013 16:24
Written by Border Scope

Yuma, Arizona - U.S. Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector arrested five drug smugglers and seized 304 pounds of marijuana in the past two days. The drugs have an estimated street value of $152,000.

Wednesday, agents apprehended three Mexican nationals smuggling marijuana through Skull Canyon, southwest of Gila Bend, Ariz. The men were carrying 239 pounds of the drug.

Thursday, agents arrested two more men near the same area with 65 pounds of marijuana. They also were from Mexico.

All five men and the narcotics were turned over to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

Citizens can help the Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling 1-866-999-8727 toll-free to report suspicious activity. Callers can remain anonymous.

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