U.S. Customs and Border Protection Local News Update

You are subscribed to Local News for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Nogales CBP Officers Seize $93K in Coke 09/16/2013 11:57 AM EDT Nogales, Ariz. - A pair of Mexican nationals were arrested yesterday at the Port of Nogales for attempting to smuggle more than 10 pounds of cocaine into the United States.U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers referred a 42-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman from Nogales, Sonora, Mexico for additional inspection of his Dodge truck when they attempted to enter the United States. (more) CBP Officers Seize Nearly $111K in Marijuana 09/16/2013 11:57 AM EDT Douglas, Ariz. - A local resident was arrested Wednesday for attempting to smuggle more than 221 pounds of marijuana through the Port of Douglas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers referred the 34-year-old Douglas man for further inspection of his Mercury van. (more) Task Force Seizes Dope, Stolen Vehicle 09/16/2013 11:57 AM EDT Tucson, Ariz. - Joint enforcement operations, focusing on transnational criminal organizations operating in the west desert, resulted in the seizure of 1,372 pounds of marijuana and a stolen 2005 Chevy Tahoe near Cocklebur, Ariz. Early this morning, West Desert Task Force (WDTF) members were alerted by detection technology to possible smuggling activity. (more) Nogales CBP Nab Wanted Felon 09/16/2013 11:57 AM EDT Nogales, Ariz. - A 28-year-old Mexican national is in custody in connection with identity theft charges in Pima County. The man was arrested as he attempted to enter the United States through the Port of Nogales on Thursday.Customs and Border Protection officers referred Yair Aguillon-Guevara, of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, for further inspection when he attempted to enter through the Dennis DeConcini Port. (more) Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact support@govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. This email was sent to mhamidlad.game@blogger.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Customs and Border Protection · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20528 · 800-439-1420