In a hefty seizure, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Baltimore intercepted over 200 pounds of marijuana last Tuesday, destined for Belgium, hidden in cargo marked as men's work apparel. The stash, comprising 155 vacuum-sealed packages labeled as "brace overalls for men / heavy duty workwear bib," totaled 91.3 kilograms – a whole 201 pounds and five ounces of pot with a street value of around $875,000 stateside. According to an account by the Customs and Border Protection's newsroom , smugglers are eyeing international markets to milk profits from U.S.-grown marijuana, particularly in Europe and Africa, where demand for premium weed is high.

Despite some states in the U.S. loosening grip on marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, the federal law stands unshaken, maintaining its ban on bulk smuggling, interstate transport, and export of the substance, now, the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Border Enforcement Security Task Force, CBP’s investigative ally within the Department of Homeland Security is on the case.

For those who track the heartbeat of Homeland Security efforts in Maryland and stand curious of breaking news and events in enforcement, they can follow the Baltimore Field Office’s Director at @DFOBaltimore on social media, it's an eye-opener to the behind-the-scenes actions and a tribute to the officers' dedication to uphold the law, akin snaps and stories can be seen posted by the CBP's Office of Field Operations on their Instagram handle, @cbpfieldops.