MEXICO CITY: A woman allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine in her bra was arrested at the Santa Teresa port of entry, officials said.
Angelica Guadalupe Gomez Carrillo, 32, was attempting to enter the United States at the Santa Teresa port of entry in a 2006 Dodge Stratus at about 11:45 a.m. Thursday, officials said.
Carrillo, of Chihuahua, Mexico, was selected for secondary inspection. Officers noticed her car’s oil pan didn’t appear normal, officials said.
Officers used a density meter to examine the vehicle and received a high reading consistent with hidden contraband, officials said. They found a metal box inside the oil pan, which contained what they believe to be meth.
Carrillo was taken into custody, during which officers patted her down and allegedly found two packages of meth hidden in her bra, officials said.
In total, officers found about three pounds of meth.
Carrillo was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and was arrested in connection with the failed smuggling attempt.
“This seizure represents both extremes smugglers will go to conceal contraband,” Ray Provencio, Customs and Border Protection’s director of the Santa Teresa Port of Entry, said in a statement. “Smugglers built a special compartment to stash a portion of the drug load within the engine compartment, which is a very involved process. The other side of the spectrum is someone simply trying to hide contraband under their clothing, which is very low tech.”
Aaron Martinez may be reached at 546-6249.
