400 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized At Mexican Border

MARATHON, TX -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized nearly 400 pounds of marijuana early April 7 at the Mexican border. The drugs were seized by Alpine Station agents along with Brewster County Sheriff’s officers at about 2:45 a.m., CBP said in a news release.

Alpine agents using night vision equipment saw eight people carrying seven backpacks. The backpacks were consistent of marijuana packaging and tested positive for marijuana, CBP said.

“Our agents are committed to keeping drugs out of our communities and to work hand in hand with our local law enforcement partners," patrol agent in charge Roberto Dominguez said in the news release.

Big Bend Sector Border Patrol agents patrol 517 miles of the southwest border, an area that extends from Sierra Blanca, Texas to Sanderson, Texas.