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Tucson Air and Marine Operations Branch (AMO) and Tucson Sector United States Border Patrol (USBP) worked together to seize more than 429 pounds of marijuana and arrest nine smugglers near Three Points, Arizona, on May 23, 2017.
Agents from AMO Tucson Air Branch and Tucson Sector USBP Special Operations Detachment (SOD) responded on a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter to a report of possible smuggling activity in rugged terrain north of Three Points. Upon arriving, agents observed several individuals carrying large packs. The helicopter hovered as SOD agents rappelled down to make the interdiction. Agents arrested nine smugglers who were backpacking collectively more than 429 pounds of marijuana valued at nearly $215,000.
| Date Taken: | 05.23.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 05.24.2017 09:19 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 526748 |
| VIRIN: | 052317-H-BP489-0524 |
| Filename: | DOD_104403770 |
| Length: | 00:00:27 |
| Location: | THREE POINTS, ARIZONA, US |
| Downloads: | 147 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 147 |
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