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6 Pounds of Heroin Confiscated at Alaska BorderOfficers say heroin was discovered on three separate international FedEx shipments at the Anchorage FedEx facility, valued at $1.2 million.Officers with the U.S. Border Protection seized over six pounds of heroin valued at $1.2 million, at the Anchorage Fed Ex facility. Officers say the heroin was discovered on three separate international FedEx shipments. The first was found in the middle of April and was flown from Malaysia. Officials examined a package that contained two small women’s purses that had an abnormal weight. Further inspection revealed 432 grams of heroin sewn into the liners of the purses. The second seizure took place on April 26. The officers were examining an express shipment labeled “Baby Gifts.” Further inspection revealed commercially packaged baby wipes. The officers opened it to find 1.7 kilograms of heroin taped inside. The third bust happened on May 10, where officers found 830 grams of heroin hidden inside of picture frames. The package originated from Thailand. Jeffrey Lisius from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said one of the things about Alaska that appeals to smugglers is its "geographic location to the rest of the world." Alaska is "the crossroads of North America to Asia, so there's a huge volume of freight moving through here on a daily basis," he continued. Officers say they are still investigating the drugs' intended final destination. |
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james said on Monday, May 23 at 1:04 PM
What happen to drug siniffing dogs?The fed ex an mail location at the airport is a hub for the rest of the states an alaska. Put a dog where the mail is at.
67569872Wu said on Saturday, May 21 at 4:12 PM
I disagree Forest. If we could keep the business local, then the Asians wouldn't be getting our Dividends!!!
67485289Forest said on Saturday, May 21 at 4:03 PM
I don't like it, but I would much rather that the stuff came in the mail, than knowing that a "lab" or a "grove"was in my neighborhood.
67485012Wu said on Saturday, May 21 at 3:54 PM
A lot of the stuff comes "through" AK because we already grow the "good stuff" here!
67484794Brandy said on Saturday, May 21 at 1:41 PM
Even though its risky and the probability of getting caught high, you gotta give these folks an A for effort and creativity. Makes you wonder how much gets through in normal everyday packaging that is just overlooked or missed completely. I'm always so floored by the ideas people come up with for smuggling drugs. NUTS!
67480534nigel said on Saturday, May 21 at 9:59 AM
how can anyby that stupid they should have know they would be caught idots
67472252lowdown said on Saturday, May 21 at 9:32 AM
thats headed to barrow, ak
67471092Anonymous said on Saturday, May 21 at 7:16 AM
Border town? funny!
67465806lud larson said on Saturday, May 21 at 7:00 AM
Your Headline is mis-leading! I expected to read about the bust at the Alaska Border between the Yukon Territory and Alaska. Anchorage is not a Border Town according to maps I look at! Headline saying; Multiple seizures at Fed Ex in Anchorage!
67465072akbandit said on Friday, May 20 at 10:30 PM
It's considered a border town for import purposes, as that's where most non-truck freight comes through.
67450577Craig said on Friday, May 20 at 10:25 PM
Anchorage is considered a border town for air shipments arriving from overseas.
67450502lee said on Friday, May 20 at 9:20 PM
Didn't realize Anchorage was a border town,learn something new everyday>
67449302Anonymous said on Friday, May 20 at 9:13 PM
skum kill them all
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