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CBP Officers Discover $20K Worth of Ecstasy in Concealed Packaging

Release Date
Thu, 10/03/2024

Approximately $10K worth of Marijuana also discovered

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo discovered ecstasy pills, ecstasy gummies, and marijuana bricks in two commercial shipments at the Peace Bridge border crossing.

Vacuum sealed marijuana in brick form found by CBP officers in a package.
Vacuum sealed marijuana in brick form found by CBP officers in a package.

Yesterday, CBP officers working in the cargo facility encountered two shipments manifested as “scented candles” and “candle-kids toy.” However, officers noticed anomalies and further inspection the shipments by conducting an X-ray exam, leading to the discovery of ecstasy pills concealed within a candle, ecstasy gummies concealed within small metal tin containers, and two bricks of vacuum-sealed-compacted marijuana.

Ecstasy (MDMA) pills discovered at the Port of Buffalo, N.Y., secreted inside a plastic candle.
Ecstasy (MDMA) pills discovered at the Port of Buffalo, N.Y., secreted inside a plastic candle.

The suspected narcotics were then field tested by CBP officers, testing positive for the properties of ecstasy and marijuana. The ecstasy had a total weight of more than one pound with an estimated street value of more than $20,000. Additionally, the marijuana had a total weight of more than four pounds and an had estimated street value of over $10,000.

“Our CBP officers’ knowledge of concealment methods, along with their use of available assets and technology played a key role in the discovery of these narcotics,” said Area Port Director Gaetano Cordone. “Our officers are committed to keeping our country and our communities safe from these illicit and unregulated drugs.”

The smuggling attempt remains under CBP investigation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 65,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We facilitate safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.

Last Modified: Oct 08, 2024