SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (KGUN) — Agents and a K9 say they found illegal drugs near Sierra Vista, Ariz., according to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin.
With the help of a K9, Sonoita Station agents discovered abandoned packs south of Sierra Vista.
Inside the packs were 92 pounds of cocaine and a gun, shared Modlin.
"Good work preventing these dangerous drugs from reaching our communities!" writes Modlin.
Sonoita Station agents seized 92 pounds of cocaine yesterday.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) January 6, 2023
A #USBP K9 located abandoned packs containing narcotics and a firearm south of Sierra Vista, AZ, while responding to suspected illicit activity. Good work preventing these dangerous drugs from reaching our communities! pic.twitter.com/qhsHWe9zBJ
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