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CBP seizes over 400 pounds of marijuana at Ambassador Bridge
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Customs and Border Protection officers seized 418 pounds of marijuana in a trash hauler Friday morning at approximately 4 a.m. at the Fort Street Cargo Facility, according to officials.
The truck, which was driven by a Canadian citizen, was flagged for inspection after crossing the Ambassador Bridge then searched and x-rayed.
During the inspection, officers found several “odd shapes in the rear of the hauler” that turned out to be 15 large bags of marijuana, according to a release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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“This seizure once again demonstrates the vigilance of CBP Officers — even during these trying times,” Devin Chamberlain, Detroit Port Director, said in the release. “I am proud of our officers and grateful for their attention to detail that ultimately prevented this illicit cargo from entering our country.”
The driver was then arrested by federal officials and now faces charges for the possession and transportation of illegal drugs.
Contact Miriam Marini: mmarini@gannett.com
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