LOUISVILLE, Ky\u2014Drug Smugglers will go to any lengths to ship their narcotics in and out of the U.S. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have found drugs hidden in car parts, religious paintings, tombstones, clothing\u2026the list is endless. The latest seizure was discovered by CBP officers in Louisville. They seized four pounds of marijuana that was concealed inside a box of Lucky Charms cereal.<\/p>\n
CBP Narcotic Detector Dog \u201cKary\u201d was working outgoing freight on February 24 when he alerted to a shipment of cereal headed to a private residence in Great Britain. When officers opened the box to take a closer look, they saw that the cereal contained vacuum sealed bags. Officers tested the substance, which was positive for marijuana.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis marijuana seizure further illustrates CBP\u2019s continued vigilance to detect and to intercept illicit narcotics at mailing facilities,\u201d said LaFonda D. Sutton-Burke, Director, Field Operations-Chicago. \u201cThe vigilance and expertise of the officers involved, along with the diligence of our canine partners, is commendable.\u201d<\/p>\n
CBP conducts inspection operations on arriving and departing international cargo, and although marijuana is legal in many U.S. States, the sale, possession, production, and distribution of marijuana all remain illegal under U.S. federal law. Consequently, mailing a shipment containing marijuana overseas is prohibited.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur officers are very familiar with the many ways smugglers try to evade inspection,\u201d said Thomas Mahn, Port Director-Louisville. \u201cOfficers learn to think creatively about where things might be hidden because drugs can be anywhere\u2014inside books, auto parts, spools of ribbon, crepe makers, study binders, food, statues, photo frames\u2014if there is space inside an item it could contain something illegal.\u201d<\/p>\n
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