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DOUGLAS, AZ-- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers apprehended a 13-year-old boy, who they say was trying to smuggle marijuana taped to his body.

On December 18th at about 3 p.m., CBP Officers were screening travelers when they observed a 13-year-old boy wearing loose clothing. The boy was identified as a resident of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. The CBP Officers searched the boy and found one package of marijuana taped to his inner thigh. The marijuana weighed about one pound and had an estimated street value of more than $1,700.

CBP Officers seized the marijuana. CBP Officers held the boy for questioning. The boy was released to the custody of his mother.