Mexican national and alleged gang member was arrested carrying large bags of marijuana

Mexican national and alleged gang member was arrested Tuesday near the Ysleta port of entry after Border Patrol agents observed him allegedly crossing the country carrying large bags of marijuana, officials said.Agents said that they saw two people crossing the Rio Grande about a half-mile west of the Ysleta bridge. While pursuing the two people, agents saw one drop a large bag and run back into Mexico.
The second person also dropped a bag while climbing out of the north side of the American Canal, then was caught by Border Patrol agents. The suspect's name was not released. Border Patrol officials said they recovered both bags, which contained 107 pounds of marijuana valued at $86,160.