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Troopers bust drug smuggler carrying 500 pounds of marijuana near Roma
By Xavier Alvarez at MyRGV
· May 28, 2026
· 2 min read
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a man following a chase near Roma on charges of smuggling 500 pounds of marijuana. (myRGV.com screenshot)
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a man Wednesday morning after they discovered he was transporting about 500 pounds of m...
Key takeaway com screenshot) Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a man Wednesday morning after they discovered he was transporting about 500 pounds of marijuana in Roma following a high speed vehicle chase.
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Category: safety ·
Published: May 28, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a man following a chase near Roma on charges of smuggling 500 pounds of marijuana. (myRGV.com screenshot)
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a man Wednesday morning after they discovered he was transporting about 500 pounds of m...
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