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956 pounds of marijuana seized in the (956)
Posted: 02.27.2013 at 1:36 PM
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Authorities found 956 pounds of marijuana at an Alamo home on Tuesday.

Hidalgo County District Attorney’s HIDTA Task Force and DEA agents found the drugs at a home on the 300 block of Jackie St.

The two agencies conducted a joint investigation and executed a search and seizure warrant at the home.

Fifty-six bundles were found inside the home.

Two men were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.

They are expected to go before a judge on Wednesday afternoon.

The case is still under investigation.

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