A Mexican woman allegedly tried to smuggle cocaine into the country by hiding inside of food containers in her luggage, she was busted at JFK airport customs, authorities said Tuesday.
Reynalda Leal Ricando hauled three pounds worth of the white powder in the sauce containers with a tar like substance also inside on Sept. 22.
Her suitcase was inspected by agricultural specialists because she declared the containers as food items, according to authorities.
Inside of the containers the Customs and Border Protection specialist found $58,000 worth of powder that tested positive as cocaine, officials said.
“Cocaine is a dangerous narcotic, and CBP does its part in keeping these drugs off the streets.” said Robert E. Perez, Director of CBP’s New York Field Operations.
Ricando is facing narcotics smuggling charges and her case has been turned over to the Queens District Attorney’s office.