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1,114 pounds of marijuana found in truck from Canada entering Michigan
Read full article: 1,114 pounds of marijuana found in truck from Canada entering MichiganPORT HURON, Mich. More than a half-ton of marijuana has been found in a commercial truck attempting to cross into Michigan from Canada via the Blue Water Bridge. The trucks records indicated it was hauling office furniture to various locations in Michigan, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Officers found more than 1,114 pounds (505 kilograms) of marijuana in vacuum-sealed packages concealed in cardboard boxes. Authorities have seized more than 4,400 pounds (1,995 kilograms) of marijuana at ports of entry across Michigan since March. The Blue Water Bridge spans the St. Clair River and connects Port Huron, Michigan, to Sarnia, Ontario.
CBP seizes more than $400K of salmonella laced Kratom
Read full article: CBP seizes more than $400K of salmonella laced KratomDETROIT US Customs and Border Protections Office of Field Operations seized more than a half ton of salmonella-laced Kratom at the Fort Street Cargo Facility. Further steps to positively identify the powder were coordinated by Agriculture and Import specialists through Food and Drug Administration lab tests. The shipment was ultimately seized due to significant risk to public health and safety. (CBP)Our Officers and Specialists are wholly committed to the health and safety of the American public, said Port Director Devin Chamberlain. Kratom is not a scheduled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, though the Drug Enforcement Administration currently lists it as a Drug or Chemical of Concern.