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Drug smugglers tried to move nearly $330K worth of meth in ultralight aircraft near Imperial County [CA]: CBP
KTLA ^ | 01/14/2020

Posted on 07/14/2020 8:21:45 AM PDT by BenLurkin

Agents found a metal basket and a white duffel bag, which had 26 clear plastic containers full of meth, according to the statement. The street value of the haul is $327,375.

There was no mention of a pilot flying the aircraft or whether anyone involved in the operation was arrested.

The drugs were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to the release.


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TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: aviation; drugs; ultralight; wod

1 posted on 07/14/2020 8:21:45 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

The ultra-light was cheap by comparison. The pilot too probably.


2 posted on 07/14/2020 8:38:18 AM PDT by umgud
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To: BenLurkin

That looks like a pretty heavily load for the ultra light.


3 posted on 07/14/2020 12:09:42 PM PDT by Parley Baer
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