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

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Woman arrested at O'Hare with cocaine in wheelchair: officials
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 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.

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