WASHINGTON: U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana near the Rio Grande City station on Tuesday, according to a news release. According to the news release, agents saw a Chevy Silverado idling with its lights off near the Rio Grande.
When agents approached the truck, the driver drove towards the south end of the river bank, exited the truck and ran. 88 bundles of marijuana were found inside the truck, according to the news release. No arrests were made. The drugs and vehicle were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to the news release. U.S. Customs and Border Protection asks the public to report suspicious activity by calling 800-863-9382.
