EDINBURG – Attempts by drug smugglers to exploit lack of border infrastructure leads to the seizure of 1200 pounds of marijuanaRio Grande Valley agents seize over 900K in marijuana in four separate incidents.
On Sunday, Jan 5th McAllen agents working near Havana, Texas, observed multiple drug smugglers make entry into the United States. A short while later, agents observed a light colored GMC Sports- Utility-Vehicle (SUV) travel south towards the Rio Grande and make contact with the smugglers. Moments later, the vehicle attempted to drive north, but turned around after observing the responding Border Patrol agents. The agents conducted a vehicle ...