Laredo, Texas - Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents seized 366 pounds of marijuana after responding to suspicious activity near Mines Road in Laredo, Texas.

On August 8, agents encountered several subjects loading bundles into a black 2001 Ford Explorer near Manadas Creek on Mines Road. Upon encounter agents witnessed several subjects absconding back into Mexico.

Agents seized five bundles of marijuana with an estimated value of $293,568. The vehicle was seized and the marijuana was turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

To report suspicious activity such as alien and/or drug smuggling, download the “USBP Laredo Sector” App or contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll-free at 1-800-343-1994.