Curious pot bust jams up 2 truckers Long-Haul Crime Log
FreightWaves’ true-crime podcast looks at why this border drug bust in North Dakota isn t typical.
0 5 1 minute read Two truckers were arrested the U.S. border crossing in Pembina, North Dakota after $4.5 million of marijuana was discovered. (Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Two Canadian truck drivers in their 20s are facing charges in North Dakota over a $4.5 million load of marijuana intercepted at the U.S.-Canada border. The latest episode of FreightWaves’ true-crime podcast, Long-Haul Crime Log, examines the case and why some aspects of it are unusual.
The drivers were arrested on April 23 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the marijuana while inspecting what was supposed to be a load of straw at the border in Pembina, North Dakota. The load had originated in Manitoba.
By Doug Barrett
May 8, 2021 5:32 PM
A driver and passenger have been arrested following a high speed chase that spanned numerous counties in the Red River Valley. The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department assisted in pursuit today (Saturday) on I-29. Here’s how the NDHP described the event.
The pursuit originated in Pembina County. A Pembina County Deputy observed a vehicle that was reported as stolen from Harwood ND and was exceeding the speed limit. When the Deputy attempted a traffic stop the vehicle fled southbound on I-29. The top speed of the fleeing vehicle during the pursuit was 95 mph. The suspect vehicle exited the interstate and traveled eastbound on Hwy 54, briefly entering Minnesota before turning westbound and returning to North Dakota where it continued to travel southbound on I-29. As Law Enforcement continued to pursue, the suspect vehicle drove over spike strips set out by the Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office deflating one tire, the suspect vehicle conti
The suspect vehicle was ultimately rammed off the roadway by a NDHP squad car, which ended the chase. A juvenile male driver and juvenile male passenger were taken into custody without further incident. The pursuit covered 103 miles on I-29. There were no injuries to the suspects or law enforcement.
The suspect vehicle was ultimately rammed off the roadway by a NDHP squad car, which ended the chase. A juvenile male driver and juvenile male passenger were taken into custody without further incident. The pursuit covered 103 miles on I-29. There were no injuries to the suspects or law enforcement.