May 11, 2009  Douglas, Arizona
32 pounds of marijuana seized from 16 year old boy crossing the border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a marijuana smuggling attempt when they seized a large amount of marijuana.On May 11, 2009 CBP officers became suspicious of a 2000 Cadillac Catera that was being driven by a 16-year-old boy from Douglas, Arizona. CBP officers searched the vehicle and discovered packages concealed in a large speaker box that filled the trunk of the vehicle. Officers seized about 32 pounds of marijuana. CBP officers seized the vehicle and marijuana. The Douglas boy was turned over to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation.

Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety