U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted 3,175 pounds of marijuana at the Fort Street Cargo Facility in Detroit, Michigan on April 20, 2023.
The illicit cargo was discovered after an inbound tractor trailer hauling a shipment of tires was selected for additional screening. The subsequent physical inspection conducted by officers revealed multiple packages of marijuana concealed inside the tires among brown packing paper and garbage bags.
The marijuana was valued at $1.5 million. The marijuana found was 3,175 pounds.
The marijuana, cargo, tractor, and trailer were seized by U.S. Customs.
Marijuana remains a schedule I controlled substance in the U.S., therefore importation is prohibited and is contrary to federal law.
