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DPS Arrests 12, Seizes Marijuana Worth $1.3 Million

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(September 5, 2008)—A bond hearing was scheduled Friday in McAllen for 12 men arrested in a DPS narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of more than $1.3 million worth of marijuana and a dozen vehicles including two 18-wheelers, the Department of Public Safety said.

Authorities confiscated 108 bundles containing a total of 3,106 pounds of pot Saturday in Pharr after a four-day investigation, the DPS said.

The investigation started after a DPS narcotics officer spotted something unusual about one of the seized 18-wheelers.

The pot was likely destined for somewhere in the north-central U.S. the DPS said.

The 12 men arrested are from McAllen, San Juan, Mission, Pharr, Memphis, Tenn., and Mexico, the DPS said.

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Posted by: Me Location: Central Texas on Sep 6, 2008 at 11:35 AM
I care not for the plight of drug addicts (or anyone else breaking the law, for that matter.) And, yes, Bush is a traitor, as are Obama and McCain... any of them would grant amnesty if given the chance.

Posted by: Disappointed Location: USA on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:13 PM
I thought we had a freedom of speech, i posted a comment earlier and it seems to me that KWTX just post the comments they want to.. I thought it was the residents that were ignorants... and i dont care if you dont post this one either.. As long as i know you are reading it..

Posted by: Pedro Cervantez Limon Location: La Petaca, Nuevo Leon on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Yes, we all were mexican citizens sellers! What would millions of addicts do in the streets without the drugs!! Jumping like chickens without their heads!! and yes again we all were mexicans citizens!! Very Friendly with George Bush!!!

Posted by: jo Location: liverpool on Sep 5, 2008 at 03:39 PM
AH man, now my pots not gonna be here for my party

Posted by: Me Location: Central Texas on Sep 5, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Were those "residents" in the U.S. living here legally, I wonder, or were they all Mexican citizens(?)

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