Story Created:
Mar 11, 2010
Story Updated:
Mar 11, 2010
Border Patrol agents stationed in Hebbronville seize 113 pounds of marijuana hidden in secret compartments of a tractor-trailer.
The agents working at the Highway 359 checkpoints conducted an inspection on the driver of a white tractor-trailer.
During inspection, a canine alerted to the tractor for possible contraband.
Agents searched the trailer and found 83 bundles concealed within hidden compartments.
The bundles are worth an estimated street value of 90 thousand dollars.
The drugs, truck and driver were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
