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U.S. Border Patrol Agents seize drugs and firearms at checkpoint

Release Date
Tue, 05/11/2021

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- U.S. Border Patrol agents seized marijuana and two firearms at the Highway 70 Checkpoint, May 9. 

 

U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Alamogordo station encountered a pickup truck with two occupants at the U.S. Border Patrol Immigration Checkpoint on U.S. Highway 70 in Alamogordo, N.M.  A search of the vehicle was conducted yielding 4.73 kilograms of marijuana, valued at $8,348, along with two 9mm pistols. Both occupants were United States Citizens with extensive immigration and criminal histories. The vehicle, weapons and narcotics were transferred over to the Otero County Narcotics Enforcement Unit.

 

“This seizure highlights the outstanding work El Paso Sector agents assigned to our checkpoints perform every day in preventing illegal narcotics and firearms from reaching our local communities,” said U. S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector Chief Gloria I. Chavez. “Strong and effective partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies are vital to combating the illicit trafficking attempts conducted by transnational criminal organizations operating along our Southwest border.”

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol while remaining anonymous by calling 1-800-635-2509.

 

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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: May 12, 2021