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CBP Nabs Undergarment Narcotics Smugglers

Release Date: 
April 26, 2013

TUCSON, ARIZ.—Two people were arrested recently for attempting to smuggle five pounds of narcotics inside their undergarments.

Wednesday afternoon, Nogales station Border Patrol agents working the I-19 checkpoint south of Amado referred a commercial shuttle for inspection. During the encounter, agents discovered one pound of methamphetamines concealed in underwear worn by an 18-year-old male United States citizen.

Last night, Customs and Border Protection officers from the Dennis DeConcini port of entry (POE) arrested a 23-year-old female United States citizen for attempting to smuggle four pounds of heroin concealed in her bra.

The narcotics had a total estimated value of $70,000. The subjects face possible prosecution.

Checkpoint and POE operations play a vital role in preventing criminals from transporting contraband into the United States by restricting routes of egress from the border region.

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February 3, 2021
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