Citizen Staff Writer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents interrupted a marijuana smuggling scheme involving more than 2 tons of marijuana stored at three houses in the Tucson area.
At least one house was located on the Tohono O’odham Nation near Tucson, according to the Tucson Sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Agents went to the home “in response to reports of an overwhelming smell of marijuana coming from the residence,” a news release from agency said.
Four individuals were arrested and remained in custody Thursday. They were not identified by authorities. Agents seized 4,100 pounds of bundled marijuana with an estimated street value of $3.3 million. They also seized rifles, two all-terrain vehicles and a radio scanner, the release states.
SHERYL KORNMAN
skornman@tucsoncitizen.com
Border agents seize 2 tons of pot from 3 Tucson-area homes, arrest 4