$1.2M+ In Marijuana, Meth And Heroin Seized From Smugglers Near Rio Grande

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

June 28, 2021

Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agents seized hundreds of pounds of marijuana and more than ten pounds of meth recently from smugglers near the Rio Grande.

A border fence is seen near the Rio Grande which marks the boundary between Mexico and the United States in Eagle Pass, Texas. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

In all, the three smuggling attempts resulted in the seizure of more than $1.2M worth of narcotics.

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