Drug Smugglers Create Carrot-Shaped Packages For Illegal Marijuana Shipment

Story out of Pharr, Texas:

Half a million dollars’ worth of marijuana was mixed in with a commercial shipment of fresh carrots. The drug-filled, 2,800 orange, carrot-shaped packages carry an estimated street value of $499,000, according to agents.

“Once again, drug smuggling organizations have demonstrated their creativity in attempting to smuggle large quantities of narcotics across the U.S./Mexico border,” said Port Director Efrain Solis Jr., Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. “Our officers are always ready to meet those challenges and remain vigilant towards any type of illicit activities.” Cont.

Story from - CBS DFW
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