BP arrest citizen with multiple felony convictions
The Yuma Sector Border Patrol Blythe’s Station agents arrested a 40-year-old male with a lengthy criminal history at approximately 4:45 a.m. Monday morning.
The suspect was found with narcotics, drug paraphernalia and cash during an inspection at the Highway 78 immigration checkpoint.
Agents stopped a 2004 Ford Sport Trac after a canine alerted to an odor it was trained to detect in the primary inspection lane of the checkpoint. Agents then discovered a backpack with two bundles of heroin weighing 0.65 pounds, worth an estimated 11,486 in street value.
Agents also found 0.1 pounds of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
The 40-year-old was arrested on drug charges and the vehicle, narcotics, money and drug paraphernalia were seized.
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents effectively combat smuggling organizations attempting to illegally transport people and contraband through Southwestern Arizona and California. Citizens can help the Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection by calling 1-866-999-8727 toll-free to report suspicious activity. Callers can remain anonymous.
