DrugsNews

US CBP Officers Seize Over $4.5 Million of Marijuana at Pembina Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Pembina Port of Entry targeted a commercial shipment that had arrived in Pembina on April 23, 2021.  CBP officers inspected the shipment manifested as straw to discover 2,796 pounds of marijuana within the shipment.  

“Customs and Border Protection has a multi-layer enforcement posture, with the thoroughness performed by the Primary officer being phenomenal, which led to the referral of the truck.  Utilizing our available technology led to further examination of the shipment,” said Pembina Area Port Director Jason Schmelz.  “This interdiction keeps narcotics from entering the United States and reinforces the important border security mission CBP officers have in keeping our country and communities safe. The teamwork involved in a seizure this large was outstanding.”