ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was caught trying to smuggle 242 pounds of pork bologna into the country Friday morning, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
CBP officials said the 52-year-old man arrived at the Paso Del Norte international crossing that connects Mexico to El Paso, Texas, and presented himself for inspection via the vehicle lanes. The man initially did not declare any fruits, vegetables, or meat products, but was referred for a secondary agriculture inspection.
During the secondary inspection, CBP Agriculture Canine “Harlee” alerted to the rear cargo area of the vehicle. There, Agriculture Specialists found 22 rolls of bologna hidden beneath equipment in the rear of the vehicle.
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They also found 60 undeclared Tramadol tablets, a schedule IV-controlled substance, in the center console of the vehicle…