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Agents seize 165 pounds of meth smuggled in Nogales drainage tunnel

Agents seize 165 pounds of meth smuggled in Nogales drainage tunnel
Agents seize 165 pounds of meth smuggled in Nogales drainage tunnel
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TUCSON, Ariz. - U.S. Border Patrol agents found 165 pounds of meth that two men were smuggling in a Nogales, Ariz. drainage tunnel.

Agents spotted the men floating 70 drug packages tied together by a rope shortly after 8:30 a.m. Jan. 17.

The suspects face narcotics smuggling charges and immigration-related violations.

Those who want to report crimes to the Border Patrol can call 877-872-7435.