A woman who was returning from Brazil was arrested with more then 30 pounds of cocaine at O’Hare, officials said.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 10:54PM
Elaine Perez-Pena, who was returning from Brazil, was arrested with more then 30 pounds of cocaine at Chicago O’Hare Airport, officials said.
CHICAGO (WLS) — A woman who was returning from Brazil was arrested with cocaine at O’Hare, officials said.
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The arrest happened on Saturnday night, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Elaine Perez-Pena, who is a U.S. citizen, was returning from Brazil with a suitcase and an electric wheelchair.
After further inspection, officers found 14 packages of cocaine inside the wheelchair seat cushions, CPD said.
Officials said the packages weighed about 31 pounds. Perez-Pena now faces federal charges.
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A woman who was returning from Brazil was arrested with more then 30 pounds of cocaine at O’Hare, officials said.