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UNITED STATES v. CANALES

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.
Sep 9, 1977

PER CURIAM:

This appeal concerns an automobile search at the Falfurrias, Texas, checkpoint, conducted after a stop for a citizenship check. This is a fixed checkpoint at which immigration stops are permitted. U.S. v. Kalie, 538 F.2d 1201 (CA5, 1976). The search, based on the odor of marijuana, was supported by probable cause.

AFFIRMED.