Packages of Heroin Found on Person

Posted on May 19, 2014

On Monday, May 19, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers encountered a 22-year-old male Arizona resident attempting to enter the United States at the Morley pedestrian crossing in Nogales, Arizona.

When stopped for questioning, officers uncovered 3 packages of heroin concealed along his stomach and groin. This find weighed in at 2.5 pounds, with an estimated street value of $36,000.

The male was referred to Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation.