An abandoned car with Mexican license plates drew the attention of local law enforcement this morning, with members of the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force responding, assisted by K-9 "Pharoah."
The car was thoroughly searched by hand and by "Pharoah," and no contraband nor other signs of illegal activity were found, said Sgt. Steve Mullen.
Through conversations with the U.S. Border Patrol, investigators were able to piece together that the car was purchased in Mexico by a Canadian citizen, who drove it to the Peace Bridge crossing. Canadian Customs, however, for an unknown reason, wouldn't let the man bring the car into his native country.
The man apparently made some statement to officials that he intended to ditch the car.
The car was towed and if it's not claimed, the tow company will likely sell it for scrap in order to recover tow and storage costs.
