Woman arrested at O'Hare with cocaine in wheelchair, officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman who was returning from Brazil was arrested with cocaine at O'Hare, officials said.



The arrest happened on Saturday 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.