Tucson, Ariz. – A targeted enforcement
operation focusing on transnational criminal organizations operating in the
west desert resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the seizure of
1,867 pounds of marijuana Friday evening, worth an estimated $933,500.
The West Desert Task Force is a
collaboration between the Tucson Sector Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, and the Pinal County
Sheriff’s Office. In this operation, Ajo Station agents responded to detection
technology and discovered an abandoned pickup truck containing 82 bundles of
marijuana, weighing 1,867 pounds and worth an estimated $933,500. The bundles
were transported to the Ajo Station for processing (photo available). The
vehicle, reported stolen out of Phoenix, was turned over to the Tohono O’odham
Police Department.
Partnerships with other federal, state,
tribal and local agencies continue to yield significant dividends against
transnational criminal organizations attempting to exploit Arizona’s border
region.
CBP welcomes assistance from the community.
Citizens can report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol and remain
anonymous by calling (877) 872-7435 toll free.
All CBP assets in Arizona were realigned
under a unified command structure in February 2011. Joint Field Command –
Arizona unifies the Tucson and Yuma Border Patrol Sectors and Air Branches, as
well as the Tucson Field Office, to enhance border security, commercial
enforcement and trade facilitation missions to meet Arizona’s unique
challenges. Follow us on Twitter @CBPArizona or visit the attached website for
more information.
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 the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and
terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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