9,000 Pounds of Marijuana Found in a School Bus
Posted by admin on Feb 4, 2009 in Uncategorized |
A Texas Department of Public Safety statement released Tuesday says a state trooper found the marijuana filled school bus near Laredo, on the side of U.S. 59 in Webb County, over the weekend. According to the statement, 560 marijuana bundles totaling more than 9,210 pounds were hidden under a cardboard false floor and in a secret ceiling compartment.
The DPS estimates the marijuana is worth $3.9 million retail and says the seizure is the second largest it’s made during routine traffic enforcement since 1997.
The agency is asking for public help in identifying suspects. The DPS wants Anyone with information to call 956-728-2201.
[...] Texas Department of Public Safety statement released Tuesday says a state trooper found the marijuana filled school bus near Laredo, on the side of U.S. 59 in Webb County, over the [...]