Tucson,
Ariz. – Pima County Sheriff Deputies and Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents
seized 7.5 pounds of heroin, valued at almost $131,000, during a joint
operation Jan. 17.
While
participating in “Operation Countermeasure”, deputies and agents stopped a
vehicle for a traffic violation. During the encounter, the driver consented to
a search of the vehicle that led to the discovery of narcotics hidden in an ice
chest within the vehicle’s cargo area.
The
driver, a male U.S. citizen, was arrested and booked into the Pima County
Detention Facility on charges of possession and transportation of a dangerous
drug for sale.
Operation
Countermeasure is a multi-agency cooperative effort among law enforcement
agencies along the southern Arizona border.
An
individual is presumed innocent unless and until competent evidence is
presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Customs
and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens can
report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol by calling 1-877-872-7435 toll
free. All calls will be answered and remain anonymous.
~CBP~
U.S.
Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the
Department of Homeland Security charged with management, control and protection
of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP’s mission
includes keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while
enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws. Follow us on Twitter @CBPArizona
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