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CBP Port Huron Seizes Handgun and Marijuana

Release Date
Mon, 03/15/2021
Gun seized at Blue Water Bridge
Gun seized at Blue Water Bridge 

PORT HURON, Mich. – Last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations officers at the Blue Water Bridge seized an unregistered handgun and marijuana.

Marijuana seized at Blue Water Bridge
Marijuana seized at
Blue Water Bridge 

On March 7, CBP Officers encountered a 42 year old male who attempted to make entry at the Blue Water Bridge after being refused entry into Canada. CBP Officers conducted a secondary vehicle examination and discovered an unregistered handgun, 32 rounds of 9mm ammunition and a container of peanuts which actually contained marijuana with a total weight of 27.29 grams. 

“This was a great team effort by our officers” said Acting Port Director John Nowak.

The handgun and marijuana were seized by CBP in accordance with federal law.

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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: Mar 15, 2021