RE: Big haul for Indian drug unit

I saw the article today at work. I was kind of wondering just what kind of "ancient sign-cutting techniques" it takes to follow a 7,000 lb loaded truck through the desert. I'd like to use those same "techniques" and find me a truck loaded with 7,000 lbs of weed. Maybe bring a few beers to...

Either way, the weather was great these past few days for the daily stomp in the desert parks...now they just need to drive a truck down trail 306 and I'll be all set...


Jan. 9, 2007 12:00 AM

Native American drug trackers using ancient sign-cutting techniques followed vehicle tracks to a load of marijuana weighing 7,000 pounds.

It was the largest drug seizure since the drug trackers known as the Shadow Wolves were reassigned to Immigration and Customs Enforcement in October, said Lauren Mack, an ICE spokeswoman.

The trackers located vehicle tracks near the Tohono O'odham Indian Nation village of Ventana early Friday and followed them even though smugglers attempted to hide their tracks, Mack said. The tracks led officers to three trucks loaded with marijuana.

Southern Arizona is the nation's main gateway for pot smuggling.