Bridge officers seize pot, pills. Traveller fined and released

NEWS RELEASE

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

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SAULT STE MARIE, MI — U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) announces the seizure of over 52 grams of marijuana and 7 hydrocodone pills at the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

On September 21, 2015, a returning United States citizen and resident of Royal Oak, Michigan arrived at the International Bridge and offered nothing to declare to the inspecting CBP Officer.

An overwhelming odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle instigated a search of the vehicle where the marijuana and pills were found concealed throughout his luggage.

“It is important to know that marijuana cannot be imported into the U.S. regardless of state regulations,” stated Port Director Patrick Wilson.

The male declared that he was in possession of a Michigan Medical Marijuana License and was informed that federal law still prohibits the possession and importation of the drug.

After paying an on-site fine, the traveler was released.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry.

CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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