Criminal organizations are still focused on trying to get illegal drugs through border points, as evidenced by a recent seizure of 2,554 pounds (about 1,160 kilograms) of cannabis in Buffalo, N.Y.
“Criminal organizations continue to attempt to exploit the border for their personal gain. However, the skills, training and dedication of our officers have once again halted their plan,” says acting Buffalo Port director John Madsen.
The drugs have been handed over to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
“Through the HSI Border Enforcement Security Task Force, HSI will continue to investigate these significant seizures, with our Canadian law enforcement partners, to combat the transnational criminal networks that threaten our international region,” adds Matthew Scarpino, acting Special Agent in Charge of HSI Buffalo.
For the Canada/U.S. border, the Peace Bridge is one of the busiest spots, with the volume of automobiles, trucks
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