Mexican military finds 7 tons of marijuana in Sonora, Mexico

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March 20, 2007 Sonora, Mexico
Mexican military finds 7 tons of marijuana hidden in a tractor trailer

The military in Mexico found 14,000 pounds of marijuana in a 1987 Kenworth tractor trailer during a routine checkpoint inspection. The seizure occurred in San Luis Rio Colorado in the state of Sonora. The tractor trailer was carrying a shipment of clothing.

The marijuana was packaged in 1,240 bundles and was hidden behind a false wall that was built into the trailer.

1987 Kenworth Tractor Trailer that was carrying the marijuana load Mexican military opening the rear of the trailer
Picture of the false wall of the trailer Inside view of the hidden compartment containg the packages of marijuana
Photo of some of the seven tons of marijuana
Source: Ohio State Highway Patrol