Sweetgrass C-B-P seize rather large vehicle
(SWEETGRASS) – THE U-S CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICE AT THE PORT OF SWEETGRASS IS REPORTING TODAY (Tues. June 4th) THAT THEY HAVE RECOVERED A STOLEN VEHICLE DURING AN EXPORT ATTEMPT.
IT WAS NOT YOUR ORDINARY VEHICLE, BUT RATHER A VERY LARGE SKID STEER LOADER. THE COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER HAULING THE LOADER WAS STOPPED AT THE BORDER AROUND 2AM AND PRIOR TO THE EXPORT ATTEMPT, A ROUTINE QUERY WAS CONDUCTED.
THAT QUERY REVEALED THAT THE SKID STEER LOADER HAD BEEN REPORTED STOLEN IN COLORADO. IT IS NOW IMPOUNDED AT THE TOOLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
THE C-B-P DID NOT PROVIDE ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON WHO MIGHT BE A SUSPECT IN THE THEFT OR HOW THE TRUCK DRIVER HAULING THE LOADER MIGHT BE INVOLVED.