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Border Patrol agents arrested Clarisa Aguilar, 18, and seized this 1.9 pounds of methamphetamine (estimated value $21,850) during the inspection of a commercial shuttle van at the Interstate 19 checkpoint.

Border Patrol activity: Woman caught with 1.9 lbs of meth at checkpoint

Feb 1, 2013 ◇ Rebekah Zemansky/TucsonSentinel.com

A weekend vehicle inspection led to the arrest of a young U.S. citizen who was charged with narcotics smuggling for methamphetamine possession on Monday, while other agents seized meth, marijuana and firearms in additional operations. Read more»

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2 Americans accused of human smuggling

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Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two American citizens Monday night for alleged human smuggling. Read more»

Woman gets 15 months in prison for high-speed chase

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A 30-year-old Green Valley woman was sentenced Monday to 15 months in prison for an August high-speed chase involving the Border Patrol. Read more»


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