More than a half-ton of marijuana was seized from a trash hauler at the Blue Water Bridge on Sunday after a driver was attemptig to cross into Michigan, claiming to be transporting municipal trash destined for a landfill in New Boston.
The officer referred the driver for a secondary examination... during which more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana was discovered. The pot was concealed inside trash bags in the rear of the truck.
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“Traffickers will use any means to attempt to transport illegal narcotics across our borders,” said Acting Port Director April Donaghy, who oversees operations at the Port Huron Area Port of Entry. “Our officers are highly trained to spot inconsistencies, and I’m proud of their actions leading to such a significant seizure.”
The Detroit Field Office, which covers all ports of entry throughout Michigan has seen a significant increase in narcotics seized over the past 12 months. In Fiscal Year 2020, CBP Field Operations seized more than 9,000 pounds of marijuana at ports of entry across the state.