Federal officers seized $354,000 worth of heroin and cocaine found hidden inside a Suzuki SUV March 23, 2015 at the Nogales port of entry.
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionA woman was arrested Monday at the Nogales port of entry after attempting to smuggle cocaine and heroin into Arizona, federal authorities said.
Odetta Espinoza, 26, of Nogales, Arizona, was detained when federal officers inspected her Suzuki SUV and found 14 pounds of heroin and 15 pounds of cocaine, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection news release.
The total value of the drugs was estimated at $354,000.
The drugs and vehicle were seized.
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