U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana concealed in a container of clay pottery on a ship attempting to enter the Port of Charleston, the agency announced this week.

Mike Balero, spokesman for Customs and Border Protection, said that on March 17, officers discovered anomalies in a container while scanning it with an X-ray device. After further examination, they found 1,440 packages of marijuana that totaled 2,075 pounds and had a street value of about $1.4 million, he said.

The shipment was turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a Monday news release from Customs and Border Protection. Through interagency coordination, Immigration and Customs officials arrested five subjects, the release stated.
Charleston, SC Latest Local News: Agents seize 2,075 pounds of pot from ship

I'm sure most all this weed will either be destroyed or used for evil purposes in sting operations.......If we could all have a minute of silence in honor of these fine plants.:sadcrying

Have a good one!:jointsmile:
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