Man caught transporting cocaine in his pants

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A traveler entered JFK Airport carrying packages of cocaine under his pants, but he didn’t get far.

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Mayobanex Ruiz Gomez from the Dominican Republic entered JFK Airport from Santo Domingo on March 16.

He presented himself for inspection, but authorities say when agents inspect Gomez’s suitcase, he displayed signs of nervousness.

In other words, he probably gave it away himself.

Gomez was taken to a private search room, where CBP officers conducted a physical search. The officers found several packages taped to his legs beneath his pants.

The packages had white powder that then tested positive for cocaine. About five pounds of cocaine was seized, with an estimated value of $83,000.

CBP officers arrested Gomez and turned him over to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for investigation. He now faces federal narcotics charges for smuggling illegal drugs.

He will be prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District Court of New York.

 

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