Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents busted a woman on Friday for illegally trying to smuggle in thousands of dollars worth of cocaine by stuffing pellets both in her and on her.
Lawful permanent resident Yerlina Lantigua Hernandez DeNova arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Friday and underwent inspection from CBP agents.
During the initial examination, agents found three pellets in her purse containing a white powder. DeNova was subsequently taken to a private inspection room where officers found more pellets stuffed in her bra, according to CBP. DeNova then admitted that she inserted more pellets both vaginally and anally, according to CBP.
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Cocaine seized at JFK by U.S. Customs and Border Protection [Photo credit: U.S. Customs and Border Protection]
Approximately three pounds worth of cocaine was seized, valued at approximately $94,000, according to CBP.
“This seizure is another example of our CBP officers being ever vigilant in protecting the United States from the distribution of these illicit drugs,” Acting Director of CBP’s New York Field Operations Marty Rabon said in a statement.
DeNova was charged with importing a controlled substance into the U.S. which is a felony offense, according to CBP. DeNova was placed under arrest and the Department of Homeland Security of Investigations has taken over her case, according to CBP.