Tucson, Ariz. – Two United States
citizens and two Mexican nationals were arrested in southern Arizona after agents
discovered more than 376 pounds of marijuana concealed in their vehicles at
Border Patrol checkpoints in separate incidents within the last 48 hours.
On Tuesday, Douglas residents Brandy
Elizabeth Deetz, 27, and Israel Ysea, 35, were taken into custody by Tucson
Sector Border Patrol agents after a canine team alerted to their vehicle during
a pre-primary inspection at the Interstate 90 Checkpoint. During secondary
inspection, six bundles of marijuana, worth an estimated $70,500, were found
concealed in the vehicle’s rear wheel-wells.
In a separate incident yesterday
afternoon, two Mexican nationals, Jesus Vasquez-Cisneros, 24, and Adrian
Perez-Mendoza, 36, were taken into custody by agents working at the Highway 191
Checkpoint. A canine team alerted to their vehicle during primary inspection.
During secondary inspection, 35 small bricks of marijuana worth an estimated
value of $117,750, were discovered concealed in after market compartments. The
subjects were arrested and turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations. The drugs and vehicles were
seized.
Individuals arrested may be charged by
complaint, the method by which a person is charged with criminal activity,
which raises no inference of guilt. 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 and
remain anonymous by calling the Border Patrol toll-free at (877) 872-7435.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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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