TUCSON,
Ariz. – Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers seized more than 34 pounds
of methamphetamine, worth almost $103,000, during a joint operation with Tucson
Sector Border Patrol on Jan. 18.
While
participating in “Operation Stonegarden”, DPS troopers stopped a vehicle on
I-10 and obtained the driver’s consent to search the vehicle. As a result,
troopers found the narcotics hidden in a concealed compartment within the rear
seat.
The
driver, a female U.S. citizen, was arrested and booked into the Pima County
Jail pending state prosecution.
Operation
Stonegarden is a multi-agency collaborative effort among law enforcement
agencies along the southern Arizona border, sponsored by the Department of
Homeland Security.
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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