MARATHON, TX – Eight suspects were arrested on Sunday after Border Patrol Agents found them walking with nearly 400 lbs of marijuana.
On April 6, agents with the United States Border Patrol were using night vision equipment when they found eight suspects traveling on foot carrying seven large bags.
The agents as well as the Brewster County Sheriffs' Deputies apprehended the subjects and the backpacks were searched. According to Newswest 9, Inside the bags was 395.3 lbs of marijuana.
“Our agents are committed to keeping drugs out of our communities and to work hand in hand with our local law enforcement partners,” said Patrol Agent in Charge Roberto Dominguez.
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Never mind, Beetle Bailey Beto says just open the border. Today's Democrat leadership lack the brain cells needed to lead our country. Hence the push to abolish the electoral college. Essentially, they can't win without cheating. Awful, awful people.
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Permalinksez the ignorant demonrats.
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Permalink"We can't double down on a third-century approach to solve 21st century problems," Rep. Will Hurd, a Republican whose district covers more than 800 miles of the Texas-Mexico border, "It's time to harness American innovation".
When the wall is built, what will keep it from crumbling and falling down like our roads and bridges? Billions spent with only hundreds available for upkeep.
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Permalink..means about 325 pounds of low grade, withered garbage and 75 pounds of sticks and seeds.
It's not worth the paperwork and man power to process. Make them pick up their dried brush, give them each a swift kick in the ass and send them back home, on foot.
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