Pubdate: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune (MN) Copyright: 2005 Star Tribune Contact: http://www.startribune.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/266 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis) OTHER DRUG-RELATED ARRESTS ALONG THE BORDER October 2001: About $150,000 in Canadian currency was seized from a Canadian citizen who illegally entered the United States by crossing Rainy Lake near International Falls, Minn. The seizure was believed to be drug related. October 2002: About 10 pounds of marijuana was seized at a North Dakota border crossing by U.S. and Canadian officials. November 2002: A U.S. citizen illegally entered Minnesota from Canada by raft via the Rainy River. Ontario provincial police recovered about $100,000 near where the subject departed Canada. January 2003: About 30 pounds of marijuana was seized at the Pembina Port of Entry. August 2003: Federal and state officials in North Dakota seized 225 pounds of marijuana. November 2003: Canadian and U.S. officials seized 1,235 pounds of marijuana at a border crossing in Portal, N.D. The stash was mingled with peat moss in a commercial tractor-trailer. March 2004: 61 pounds of marijuana was seized at the Roseau Port of Entry by U.S., Canadian and Minnesota authorities. Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs - --- MAP posted-by: Beth