Agents found the marijuana contained in 260 bags stored in the house. Additionally, eight different types of weapons and ammunition were seized. Lopez spent the night in the Hidalgo County Jail. At press time, he is appearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dorina Ramos. Investigation continues into the possibility of whether the smugglers used couriers to float or swim the illegal drug across the Rio Grande River.
Investigation also continues to look into the probability of other involved parties.
Customs Agents and Inspectors have seized huge amounts of marijuana and cocaine in the local area since October 1998.