105 Tons Of Marijuana Seized In Mexico

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Mon, 10/18/2010 - 7:35pm

105 tons of marijuana seized in Mexico

Authorities in the Mexican border city of Tijuana have seized 105 tons of marijuana, the largest bust in years, the state news agency reported Monday.

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