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An elderly woman was arrested at the Tecate port of entry Wednesday, carrying 92 pounds of heroin valued at more than $870,000.

“The cartels will try and manipulate anyone to smuggle their narcotics through the ports of entry,” said Pete Flores, the San Diego Customs and Border Protection Director of Field Operations. “CBP officers are aware of the many tactics used by the cartels and remain ever vigilant to stop anyone attempting to smuggle narcotics.”

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