Border agents seize nearly 500 pounds of marijuana on boat from Canada

Several agencies partnered to intercept a drug shipment from Canada Monday, May 11, that contained nearly 500 pounds of marijuana, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Department of Homeland Security investigators, along with Bellingham Air and Marine Operations and Border Patrol agents, tracked the 23-foot Bayliner boat from Canadian waters to the John Wayne Marina in Sequim, according to a news release Friday, May 15. Agents then seized the boat and 497 pounds of marijuana.

No arrests were announced.

Acting Chief Patrol Agent Tony Holladay said praised the agencies’ efforts and called it an example of the border security they strive to provide.

“Together we continue to secure our nation’s borders,” Holladay said. “This is a great example of our unified approach to border security and cooperation.”