Updated: 9:31 AM EST January 21, 2021
LEWISTON, N.Y. The tractor-trailer s manifest claimed the rig contained phone accessories, but that s not what US Customs and Border Protection officers found when they took a closer look.
When the truck was pulled over Wednesday for closer inspection, officers discovered multiple pallets containing vacuum-sealed bags. CBP says the 840 bags field-tested positive for the properties of marijuana with an estimated street value of $1.9 million.
“The enforcement efforts throughout our ports of entry remains high,” said Acting Port Director Mark MacVittie. “Our officers continue to disrupt criminal activity and are dedicated to keeping dangerous drugs from our communities.”
Customs and Border Protection seizes nearly 950 pounds of marijuana at Lewiston-Queenston Bridge
United States Customs and Border Protection
Marijuana seizure at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.
and last updated 2021-01-20 18:50:35-05
LEWISTON, N.Y. (WKBW) â United States Customs and Border Protection agents say they have seized nearly 950 pounds of marijuana at the Port of Buffalo at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.
According to Customs and Border Protection, a commercial shipment that was presented as phone accessories was inspected by officers.
Upon inspection, officers found 840 packages containing 936 pounds of marijuana, worth roughly $1.9 million in street value.
âThe enforcement efforts throughout our ports of entry remains high,â said Acting Port Director Mark MacVittie. âOur officers continue to disrupt criminal activity and are dedicated to keeping dangerous drugs from our communities.â