A 17-year-old was found with nearly $40,000 worth of marijuana taped to his body in Douglas on Sunday, officials said Monday.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were screening travelers at the Douglas Port of Entry at about 6 p.m. when they noticed the teen wearing baggy clothing, according to a news release.

When the officers began to question him and check his identification, the boy appeared nervous, the release said. Officers became suspicious and searched the teen.

They found eight packages of marijuana taped to his torso and inner thighs.

Officials said the boy, who was identified as a resident of Phoenix, was held for questioning and turned over to the Douglas Police Department.