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NOGALES, Ariz. -- Federal authorities said a woman from Mexico is in custody on charges of trying to smuggle more than 26 pounds of cocaine into southern Arizona.

The drugs were seized Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Dennis DeConcini port of entry in Nogales.

CBP officers referred 21-year-old Lilia Guadalupe Martinie-Munoz of Nogales, Sonora, for further inspection of her sedan.

After a narcotics detection canine alerted officers to the presence of drugs, they reported finding 10 packages of cocaine in the trunk of the vehicle.

Authorities said cocaine has a street value of about $237,000.

CBP officials said the drugs and vehicle were processed for seizure. They said Martinie-Munoz was arrested and faces prosecution on drug charges.

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    Constitutionalist wrote...
    But don't worry...
    March 21, 2013 8:34 am
    We have been assured by the current administration that the border is secure. (sarcasm).
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    wrote...
    Wow
    March 21, 2013 9:14 am
    the Feds actually did something, amazing.....................
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    OneWonders wrote...
    That's not
    March 21, 2013 9:37 am
    sarcasm, that's the actual truth Constitutionalist.
    Equal Justice, Not Social Justice.
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    Linebacker wrote...
    OneWonders says the border
    March 21, 2013 9:59 am
    is secure? Yea, that's why we have signs in the Arizona desert stating enter at you own risk. Drug trafficking and human smugglers operate in the area and you might get shot. Yea the border is real secure. (roll eyes)
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    OneWonders wrote...
    ha ha ha
    March 21, 2013 12:54 pm
    You should see my posts ripping on the administration about the lies they tell about the border safety. I just wanted to sound like Micho for a minute. Didn't like being an ignorant idiot though so I am back to myself.
    Equal Justice, Not Social Justice.
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