Border Patrol Canine Alerts to $5.7 Million Worth of Dope in California

Calexico, Calif. – Border Patrol agents from the El Centro Station recovered several bundles of marijuana from a Budget rental truck parked in a lot near Calexico, Calif., early Saturday morning.

At approximately 2 a.m., Border Patrol agents received information from a concerned citizen that the truck was being used for illegal activity. Agents were granted permission to enter the premises. Shortly thereafter, a canine detection team alerted to a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the back of the vehicle. When agents opened the rear door, a large number of wrapped bundles were discovered in the cargo area which, later tested positive as marijuana.

A total of 309 bundles of marijuana were removed from the truck, totaling 7,160 pounds. The seized narcotics have an estimated value of over $5.7 million. An extensive search of the area was made, but no subjects were located in connection with the marijuana.