CBP Finds $4.1 Million of Marijuana in Truck in Laredo Import Lot

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized more than two tons of alleged marijuana hidden in a commercial truck April 16, during an examination at the World Trade Bridge import lot. CBP officers inspecting a 1995 Volvo tractor hauling a commercial shipment of auto parts for a secondary examination discovered 189 bundles commingled with the shipment containing a total of 4,161 pounds of alleged marijuana. The marijuana has an estimated street value of $4.1 million, CBP said.