CBP U.S. Border Patrol Foils Cocaine Smuggling Attempt (CA)

Pine Valley, Calif. — Today, Border Patrol agents working at the Border Patrol checkpoint in Pine Valley arrested a 43-year-old male Mexican national and a 57-year-old female Mexican national, both legally present in the U.S., for smuggling more than 10 pounds of cocaine.

Agents encountered the couple as they arrived at the checkpoint at approximately 8 a.m., driving a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 truck. As agents questioned the driver, his inconsistent answers and nervous demeanor prompted agents to refer him to a secondary inspection area.

	click for hi-res Cocaine packages were hidden in the truck's oil pan.

In the secondary inspection area, a Border Patrol K-9 team performed a cursory inspection of the vehicle resulting in a positive alert to the undercarriage. Agents noticed signs of recent tampering with the oil pan and dismantled it. An aftermarket compartment was discovered containing four packages of cocaine weighing 10.8 pounds with an estimated street value of $108,000.

Additionally, the K-9 team alerted to a bag inside the vehicle containing $400 and 5,100 Mexican Pesos, equivalent to approximately $422.69.

The suspected smuggler, his passenger, and the illicit drugs were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration. The Dodge Ram 1500 and currency were seized by the U.S. Border Patrol.

To prevent illicit smuggling of humans, drugs and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains a high level of vigilance on major corridors of egress away from our nation’s borders.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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(CONTINUATION) Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 21 at 5:57PM EST expiring January 22 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

Issued By:  NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Affected Jurisdictions:  Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie Counties

Headline:  (CONTINUATION)  Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 21 at 5:57PM EST expiring January 22 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

...Lake Effect Snow Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 AM EST Saturday... A Lake Effect Snow Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 AM EST Saturday. * Locations...Western Southern Tier. * Timing...Through Tonight. * Accumulations...6 To 10 Inches...With The Greatest Amounts Along The Chautauqua Ridge. * Winds...15 To 25 Mph With Gusts To 35 Mph This Evening Diminishing Overnight. * Visibilities...Less Than One Quarter Mile At Times. * Impacts...Very Difficult Driving Conditions Due To Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow.

In Lake Effect Snow The Weather Can Vary From Locally Heavy Snow In Narrow Bands To Clear Skies Just A Few Miles Away. If You Will Be Traveling Across The Region Be Prepared For Rapid Changes In Road And Visibility Conditions. If You Lose Power And Plan On Running A Generator...Make Sure That The Generator Is Located Outdoors And Is Properly Ventilated. Space Heaters Should Also Be Properly Ventilated And Used Only If They Are Operating Properly. Make Sure Snow Does Not Block Exhausts And Fresh Air Intakes For High Efficiency Furnaces And Water Heaters. Stay Tuned To Noaa Weather Radio Or Your Favorite Source Of Weather Information For The Latest Updates. Additional Details Can Also Be Found At Www.Weather.Gov/Buffalo.

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(CONTINUATION) Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 21 at 3:20PM EST expiring January 22 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

Issued By:  NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Affected Jurisdictions:  Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie Counties

Headline:  (CONTINUATION)  Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 21 at 3:20PM EST expiring January 22 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

...Lake Effect Snow Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 AM EST Saturday... A Lake Effect Snow Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 AM EST Saturday. * Locations...Western Southern Tier. * Timing...Mainly This Afternoon Through This Evening. * Accumulations...6 To 10 Inches...Mostly Along The Chautauqua Ridge. * Winds...15 To 30 Mph With Gusts To 40 Mph...Creating Blowing And Drifting Snow. * Visibilities...Less Than One Quarter Mile At Times. * Impacts...Very Difficult Driving Conditions.

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DOD Identifies Navy Casualty

             The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
             Petty Officer Dominique Cruz, 26, of Panama City, Fla., was found during search and rescue operations Jan. 19 in the Gulf of Oman after being reported missing Jan. 18.  Cruz was assigned as an Operations Specialist to the USS Halsey homeported in San Diego, Calif.  Halsey is currently deployed to the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations.

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(EXTENSION - time) Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 21 at 11:37AM EST expiring January 22 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

Issued By:  NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Affected Jurisdictions:  Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie Counties

Headline:  (EXTENSION - time)  Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 21 at 11:37AM EST expiring January 22 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

...Lake Effect Snow Warning Now In Effect Until 6 AM EST Saturday... The Lake Effect Snow Warning Is Now In Effect Until 6 AM EST Saturday. * Locations...Western Southern Tier. * Timing...Mainly This Afternoon Through This Evening. * Accumulations...6 To 10 Inches...Mostly Along The Chautauqua Ridge. * Winds...15 To 30 Mph With Gusts To 40 Mph...Creating Blowing And Drifting Snow. * Visibilities...Less Than One Quarter Mile At Times. * Impacts...Very Difficult Driving Conditions.

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NWS Forecast

Today: Areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow before noon, then snow likely and areas of blowing snow between noon and 4pm, then snow and areas of blowing snow after 4pm. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a west wind between 21 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. Breezy, with a west wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday: Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then a chance for flurries, and then a chance of snow showers again after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 7. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance for flurries. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. North wind between 3 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Scattered flurries before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.

Monday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Special Weather Statement

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY
716 AM EST FRI JAN 21 2011

NYZ001-002-010-011-211500-
NIAGARA-ORLEANS-NORTHERN ERIE-GENESEE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NIAGARA FALLS...MEDINA...BUFFALO...
BATAVIA


...BURST OF SNOW FOLLOWED BY GUSTY WINDS THIS MORNING...
A BURST OF SNOW WILL MOVE ACROSS THE NIAGARA FRONTIER THIS MORNING
BETWEEN 7 AND 8AM AND DROP A QUICK 1 INCH OR SO ACROSS THE BUFFALO
METRO AREA. BEHIND THIS BURST...SNOW WILL END FOR SEVERAL HOURS
EXCEPT TOWARD THE SOUTHTOWNS WHERE ADDITIONAL LAKE EFFECT SNOW
WILL MAY FALL. AFTER THE SNOW ENDS HOWEVER...ALL AREAS WILL
EXPERIENCE INCREASING WINDS THIS MORNING WHICH WILL CREATE BLOWING
AND DRIFTING SNOW CONDITIONS. SOME WINDS COULD GUST HAS HIGH AS 40
MPH. TRAVEL WILL BE IMPACTED FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE WITH SNOW
COVERED ROADS OVER BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ROADWAYS...SO ALLOW
EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR DESTINATION.

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