Red, White and BUS-ted

Image: Smuggler uses Patriotic disguise to transport drugs down Hwy. 35 — A drug smuggler was arrested aboard this cleverly disguised bus operated by Autobus Regiomontanos, Int. The suspect hoped he could evade authorities by hiding behind our patriotic colors.

Smuggler uses Patriotic disguise to transport drugs down Hwy. 35 — A drug smuggler was arrested aboard this cleverly disguised bus operated by Autobus Regiomontanos, Int. The suspect hoped he could evade authorities by hiding behind our patriotic colors. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cargo sweep for drugs — 15 lbs. of marijuana were seized during the search.

Cargo sweep for drugs — 15 lbs. of marijuana were seized during the search. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stranded passengers — Passengers patiently wait while the bus is searched for marijuana.

Stranded passengers — Passengers patiently wait while the bus is searched for marijuana. (Barry Byers)

Image: Checking for drugs — State Troopers did a complete search for packages of marijuana.

Checking for drugs — State Troopers did a complete search for packages of marijuana. (Barry Byers)

Image: Final inspection — Local police backup the State Troopers who helped catch a drug smuggler traveling down Hwy. 35.

Final inspection — Local police backup the State Troopers who helped catch a drug smuggler traveling down Hwy. 35. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bus cleared for travel — Passengers were allowed back on the bus after a 2-hour delay.

Bus cleared for travel — Passengers were allowed back on the bus after a 2-hour delay. (Barry Byers)

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