Marijuana Seized in Tile Shipment from Mexico

Douglas, AZ, June 14, 2011 -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Douglas Port said they seized nearly 300 pounds of marijuana concealed in a case of ceramic tile on June 10.

Officers said a 63-year-old manwas stopped by agents at the Douglas port of entry.

The man's truck was carrying ceramic tile, but officers said after a more intensive inspection, they discovered 28 packages of marijuana concealed in boxes of hollowed out ceramic tile.