U-S Customs and Border Protection officers have seized nearly 2,800 pounds of marijuana valued at more than $4.5 million dollars at the Pembina Port of Entry.
Last Friday, authorities targeted a commercial shipment displayed as straw…and found the marijuana inside the shipment.
Homeland Security Investigations and the Pembina County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist in the case.
Officials say the investigation is ongoing.
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(CBP release)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Pembina Port of Entry targeted a commercial shipment that had arrived in Pembina on April 23, 2021. CBP officers inspected the shipment manifested as straw to discover 2,796 pounds of marijuana within the shipment.
“Customs and Border Protection has a multi-layer enforcement posture, with the thoroughness performed by the Primary officer being phenomenal, which led to the referral of the truck. Utilizing our available technology led to further examination of the shipment,” said Pembina Area Port Director Jason Schmelz. “This interdiction keeps narcotics from entering the United States and reinforces the important border security mission CBP officers have in keeping our country and communities safe. The teamwork involved in a seizure this large was outstanding.”
Homeland Security Investigations and Pembina County Sheriff’s Department were contacted and responded to assist. The investigation is ongoing.
CBP has the primary mission of preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States. CBP also works to prevent narcotics from entering the United States.
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