Customs seizes more than 2K pounds of marijuana hidden in pool toy boxes in Detroit

DETROIT (WXYZ) β€” U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than a ton of marijuana in Detroit last week.

According to CBP, an x-ray of an inbound tractor trailer at the Fort St. Cargo Faciility last week found 2,175 pounds of marijuana concealed in boxes manifested as foam pool toys.

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The trailer was also seized with the boxes of marijuana.

β€œThis seizure underscores CBP’s long standing commitment to the border security mission,” said Port Director Devin Chamberlain. β€œThe men and women of CBP continue to work diligently to keep our Nation and our communities safe.”

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