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Reynosa soldiers seize more than 2 tons of marijuana
Comments 0 | Recommend 0REYNOSA — Soldiers here seized more than 2 tons of marijuana Friday afternoon, officials said.
A military convoy patrolling the city found 135 marijuana bundles hidden among brush at the Rancho Grande community about 3 p.m., according to a statement from the Mexican Defense Ministry. The marijuana weighed more than a ton. An hour later, authorities found a similar stash in the same area.
The marijuana had a combined weight of 4,800 pounds, the Defense Ministry said. The military turned over the drugs to the appropriate authorities.
No arrests were made in connection with the seizures.
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Ana Ley covers law enforcement and general assignments for The Monitor. She can be reached at (956) 683-4428.
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