The Tahoe had been reported stolen in Nevada. (Source: Customs and Border Protection)
66 bundles of pot were found. (Source: Customs and Border Protection)
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
Border Patrol agents discovered an abandoned vehicle loaded with 66 bundles of marijuana yesterday.
Agents patrolling the desert east of Why found a Chevrolet Tahoe parked in a large thicket off of Federal Route 7. The Tahoe had been reported stolen in Nevada.
Inside the Tahoe agents found 1,490 pounds of pot, with an estimated value of $745,000.
No suspects were found.
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