CBP: More than 10,000 pounds of marijuana seized since Tuesday

Border Patrol agents have seized more than 10,000 pounds of marijuana since Tuesday, according to a news release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

One of the largest seizures, 2,100 pounds, was abandoned near Peñitas on Tuesday night, according to the news release. Agents spotted a truck and SUV driving north from the river. When they approached, the smugglers fled, leaving behind 170 bundles of marijuana.

Another major seizure took place near Escobares on Thanksgiving, when smugglers fled after they were spotted by Border Patrol. They abandoned more than 900 pounds of marijuana, according to the new release.

In all, CBP estimated the marijuana had a street value of more than $8.3 million.

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Monitor staff writer Dave Hendricks compiled this report.