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Jul 21, 2016

Want To Buy These ‘Booger Sugar’ Glass Tables On Craigslist?

A set of fully mirrored tables could be yours.

Jan 27, 2014

Florida Rep. Trey Radel Will Resign After Cocaine Conviction

Florida Congressman Trey Radel—who was arrested and charged with cocaine possession last November—is expected to announce his resignation today.

Nov 20, 2013

Florida Rep. Trey Radel Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Possession

“Your Honor, I apologize for what I’ve done,” Radel said today. “I hit a bottom and I realize I need help.”

Nov 19, 2013

Florida Rep. Trey Radel Charged With Drug Possession in D.C. (UPDATE)

Rep. Trey Radel was charged with possession of cocaine, a misdemeanor. He will appear in court on Wednesday.

Jul 05, 2013

Courier Arrested at Dulles for Allegedly Hiding Two Pounds of Cocaine in Shampoo Bottles

Add shampoo to the list of failed drug smuggling devices.

May 08, 2013

D.C. Police Officer Arrested on Money Laundering Charges

A Metropolitan Police Department officer is facing federal money laundering charges in an alleged cocaine trafficking ring that spanned from Pittsburgh to Baltimore.

Dec 18, 2012

Now Serving at Dulles: Guatemalan Cocaine Stew

On Sunday Customs and Border Patrol officers at Dulles Airport found more than two pounds of cocaine hidden inside the double walls of jars containing Guatemalan stew.

Oct 22, 2012

The Creative Ways People Smuggle Drugs Into Dulles (Part of a Continuing Series)

Last week a Guatemalan man was stopped at Dulles while trying to smuggle three kilos of cocaine hidden inside belts he was carrying. If there’s anything to be said, it’s that our local drug smugglers are a creative bunch.

Sep 18, 2012

They Like Their Cocaine With Honey and Cream

The clever attempts to smuggle hard drugs through Dulles International Airport were foiled again last weekend when customs officers detained two couriers from Guatemala who were carrying jars of cream and honey lined with cocaine.

Apr 25, 2012

Coca, Cacao: Same Thing, Right? Woman Busted at Dulles With Cocaine-Filled Chocolate Bars

A Guatemalan woman flying in from El Salvador was stopped at Dulles airport on Sunday night and found to have four pounds of cocaine on her—cleverly hidden in chocolate bars and juice boxes.

 
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