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Dwight D.Eisenhower

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the
military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never
let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted.
Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery
of defense with our peaceful methods and goals.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
XXXIV President

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CBP Officers in South Carolina Discover More Than 1,200 Pounds of Marijuana Hidden in Ore Shipment

Charleston, S.C. March 06, 2008 – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Charleston, S.C., port of entry seized 1,239 pounds of marijuana, with a street value of approximately $1,412,460, concealed in a shipment of barium sulfate.

On February 26, 2008, CBP officers performing cargo examinations, using non-intrusive inspection technology, discovered anomalies in a container. Further examination of the container revealed 356 packages of a green leafy substance hidden in the shipment. The substance field-tested positive for marijuana.

The container was then turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Through interagency coordination, ICE agents and local authorities arrested two subjects. The subjects are currently in custody awaiting prosecution.

Robert Gomez, Director of Field Operations for Atlanta said, "This is an excellent example of how CBP officers and ICE agents are working together, protecting the people of the U.S. from the entry of illicit drugs and arresting the smugglers involved."

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