Tucson Sector Border Patrol Arrests Marijuana Backpacker Wearing Booties
Tucson, Ariz. – Communications Division Border Patrol agents assigned
to the Tucson Sector, a component of the Joint Field Command-Arizona,
apprehended a Mexican national yesterday in connection with the seizure of 187
pounds of marijuana. The man, who was wearing booties on his shoes to conceal
his footprints, illegally entered the United States and was transporting the
marijuana in a handmade backpack.
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Smugglers such as this one who was apprehended
on Oct. 13, 2011 south of Three Points, ariz. often wear carpet shoes in an
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Agents patrolling Highway 286 observed an
individual cross the highway carrying a marijuana-filled backpack and
immediately interdicted the man. After searching the area, agents recovered
three more backpacks filled with contraband but the other drug smugglers had
fled the area.
Increased deployments of manpower, infrastructure and technology,
combined with a robust consequence delivery system, continue to pressure
transnational criminal organizations. Smugglers commonly abandon their drug
loads rather than risk apprehension and prosecution. Agents remain dedicated to
detecting smuggling attempts and preventing illegal drugs from entering our
communities.
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A U.S. Border Patrol agent from the Tucson
Sector places a smuggler into a patrol vehicle as other agents secure the
remaining bundles of marijuana.
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Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community.
Citizens can report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol by calling (877)
872-7435 toll free. All calls will be answered and remain anonymous.
CBP announced the JFC-AZ in February 2011 as an organizational
realignment that brings together the Tucson and Yuma Border Patrol Sectors and
their Air Branches, as well as the Tucson Field Office, under a unified command
structure. JFC-AZ integrates CBP’s border security, commercial enforcement and
trade facilitation missions to more effectively meet the unique challenges faced
in Arizona. Follow us on Twitter @CBPArizona or please visit the CBP Arizona Web
site.
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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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