Tucson, Ariz. – Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents recovered a stolen vehicle yesterday abandoned in the West Desert and loaded with more than 1,700 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $890,400.
Casa
Grande Station agents located the vehicle, a pick-up truck, while
patrolling near Vekol Valley Road one mile south of Interstate 8. A
records check revealed the truck was reported stolen out of Glendale,
Ariz. Agents transported the narcotics to the Casa Grande Station for
processing and turned the vehicle over to the Pinal County Sheriff’s
Office.
The Border Patrol’s increased
efforts to disrupt and deny transnational criminal organizations from
operating in the Tucson Sector, often results in smugglers abandoning
their loads rather than risk apprehension and criminal prosecution.
Since
launching the Southwest Border Initiative in March 2009, the Department
of Homeland Security has made significant investments toward
establishing a secure, safe border environment to improve the quality of
life throughout Arizona communities.
The Border Patrol welcomes assistance from the community. Report suspicious activity by calling their toll-free number at (1-877) 872-7435. All calls will be answered and remain anonymous.
U.S.
Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the
Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and
protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of
entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out
of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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