Drug Smugglers Apprehended By Border Patrol

U.S Border Patrol agents arrested eight persons this past week.  Officials say the seven drug smugglers and a convicted rapist were caught in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday night. 

When caught, the smugglers were in possession of 337 pounds of marijuana located in several backpacks – valued at over $168,000. 

Also on Thursday, agents arrested a man convicted of rape and possession after receiving a call to tip officers.