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Nearly 6 Pounds Of Cocaine Found Hidden In US Citizen’s Luggage At Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that a U.S. citizen was arrested after officers found nearly six pounds of cocaine concealed within checked luggage at Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport.

CBP officers at DFW examined the outbound checked luggage and found several sealed packages of white powder concealed inside the lining of the luggage. In total, officers seized 2.69 kilograms, or about 5.9 pounds, of cocaine.

One U.S. citizen was taken into custody and turned over to the DFW Department of Public Safety for processing. The traveler’s identity was not immediately released.

“Our CBP officers work every day to keep our borders safe and secure,” CBP acting Area Port Director Raul Orona said in a statement. “CBP is committed to combating drug trafficking at every level and we will continue to relentlessly pursue criminal networks and individuals who contribute to the scourge of drug abuse and addiction.”

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