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Operation Intercept causes a major slow down at the Mexican border.

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In a public relations attempt to slow down the entry of marijuana into the United States, a three-minute mandatory search is imposed on every vehicle crossing the Mexican border. This intensive checkpoint lasts two weeks and causes economic chaos for both countries.