Jamaican woman arrested in Fort Lauderdale smuggling cocaine in bra

Fort Lauderdale, USA — US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Wednesday arrested a female citizen of Jamaica for concealing approximately 2.7 pounds of cocaine in the bra she was wearing.

CBP officers found a white, powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine inside the bra after noticing abnormalities during an inspection. A total of 2.7 pounds of cocaine was seized and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

“This is another excellent example of our CBP officers’ expertise in preventing dangerous drugs from entering the United States,” said Fort Lauderdale International Airport port director Jorge Roig. “CBP officers demonstrate vigilance, integrity and professionalism on a daily basis.”

CBP Office of Field Operations is the primary organization within Homeland Security tasked with an anti-terrorism mission at the nation’s ports. CBP officers screen all people, vehicles and goods entering the United States while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Their mission also includes carrying out border-related duties, including narcotics interdiction, enforcing immigration and trade laws, and protecting the nation’s food supply and agriculture industry from pests and diseases.