A New Jersey man was arrested after officers discovered more than 30 pounds of cocaine concealed in the seat and back cushions of his electric wheelchair at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport last week, authorities said
Gabriel Ruiz, 34, of Union City, is facing state felony narcotics importation and possession charges on June 21.A New Jersey man was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than 30 pounds of cocaine concealed in his electric wheelchair at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport last week, the agency said Tuesday.
Maryland Transportation Authority Police officers arrested Gabriel Ruiz, 34, of Union City on state felony narcotics importation and possession charges on June 21. According to CBP, officers conducted a secondary examination of Ruiz after he arrived from Punta Cana, Dominican Republican and x-rayed his electric wheelchair, allegedly detecting anomalies in the seat and back cushions.
When officers probed the cushions and extracted 13 plastic-wrapped cocaine bricks weighing a total of around 30 pounds with an estimated street value of nearly $1 million.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Ranking the Top 30 NBA Free Agents in 2022Here’s a look at the top 30 players who could become available when NBA free agency opens up later this week.
Weiterlesen »
At least 4 dead, 30 seriously injured after collapse at stadium in ColombiaAt least four people were killed and about 30 seriously injured after part of a stadium in El Espinal in Colombia's western state of Tolima collapsed during a bullfight Sunday, the state's governor said.
Weiterlesen »
San Diego County man sentenced to 30 days in prison for Capitol breachPhilip Weisbecker pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for entering and 'parading' around the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Weiterlesen »
Check out 30+ D-FW restaurants and bars offering July 4th specialsThese D-FW restaurants are planning July 4 celebrations.
Weiterlesen »
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced today; prosecutors want 30 yearsGhislaine Maxwell, who was convicted last year of trafficking young sexual abuse victims to financier Jeffrey Epstein, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday at a proceeding that will give several women a chance to speak about their torment.
Weiterlesen »