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Coloradan Tries to Smuggle 230 Lbs. of Cheese

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Jan 9, 2013 at 11:43 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 10, 2013 at 12:07 PM MDT

Santa Teresa, N.M. (AP) Federal agents working the Santa Teresa port of entry say they seized 230 pounds of cheese during a recent stop.

Authorities say the contraband queso was confiscated because it was determined to be a commercial-sized import. Individuals can bring across personal quantities of cheese, but officials say that's more in the range of about 10 pounds.

The port's director, Joane Thale-Lembo, says the shipment was seized and destroyed.

The cheese was found Friday in a pickup truck that had crossed from Mexico. It was inside three large ice chests.

A $300 civil penalty was levied against the driver, identified only as a 50-year-old resident of Colorado.

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unbelievable said on Thursday, Jan 10 at 3:46 AM

ok, so it's illegal. but to destroy it? there are so many going hungry these days. pitiful.

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