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CBP: 18-year-old arrested on drug smuggling charges

Published December 14, 2018 6:24 AM

Border Patrol agents at the Wellton station arrested an 18-year-old man after discovering narcotics Wednesday morning, according to US Customs and Border Protection.

CBP said they referred a shuttle van to the secondary inspection area for immigration checks at approximately 8:30 a.m. when a canine positively alerted to the backpack of a passenger traveling in the rear of the van.

Two cellophane wrapped packages were discovered weighing 2.35 pounds.

CBP said they tested positive for heroin and is valued at $40,984.

The 18-year-old man was arrested on drug smuggling charges, according to CBP.

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