United States of America, and v. Ollie Vetta Anthony, and United States of America, and v. Cumire Anthony, And
Opinion
Opinion
Byrne, J.
By jury verdict appellants were found guilty of knowingly concealing and facilitating the transportation of marihuana (84 pounds) and heroin (1 ounce) which had been unlawfully brought into the United States in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 176a and 174, respectively. Finding against appellants on all issues raised, we affirm their convictions.
At noon, on November 18, 1969, Ruben Hurtado, driving a 1961 white Cor-vair entered the United States from Mexico at the San Ysidro, California, Port of Entry. Hurtado’s automobile was placed under immediate surveillance by United States Customs Agents. Approximately one-half mile from the San Ysidro Port, the white Corvair was joined by a brown Tempest which appeared to be occupied by only the driver. The Tempest led the following Corvair to Chula Vista where the two automobiles briefly parked and then drove to a restaurant. During the drive to the restaurant, the Tempest was observed to have two occupants one of whom was identified as Alphonso Jaurique. The occupants of the Tempest stayed in the restaurant for approximately ten to fifteen minutes and then returned to the car. Shortly thereafter, the two automobiles returned to Highway 5 and…