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Agents seize drugs, stolen vehicle and guns at immigration checkpoint

Release Date
Mon, 10/05/2020

YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents from the Wellton Station arrested two U.S. citizens who were driving a stolen vehicle and found to be in possession of a stolen firearm, drugs and bulk cash on Saturday at the immigration checkpoint on Interstate 8.

Seized weapons
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents seized two
weapons at Interstate 8 on Saturday.

At approximately 6:45 a.m., agents referred a silver BMW rental car to the secondary inspection area for further investigation. Agents confirmed the vehicle was stolen and a canine alerted to the vehicle while in secondary. A search of the vehicle revealed two handguns, one of which was stolen; three oxycodone pills; 31 grams of heroin; 11 grams of cocaine; two grams of crack cocaine; one gram of methamphetamine; and over $8,600 in cash. 

Seized cash.
Border patrol agents seized $8,600 along with
a stolen vehicle, illegal drugs and illegal 
weapons.

Arizona Department of Public Safety state troopers took custody of the two male vehicle occupants, guns, drugs and money. The BMW was returned to the rental company.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021