article_snippet.sent: A man was caught allegedly trying to smuggle two pounds of cocaine worth $30,000 in pairs of sneakers at JFK airport earlier this month.
article_snippet.sent: When customs opened the soles of the athletic shoes customs found $30,000 worth of cocaine, say airport officials.
article_snippet.sent: The total weight of cocaine seized was approximately 2 lbs and the street value is an estimated $30,000 . NJ.com reports that Thenga Adams of Guyana in South America faces federal drug smuggling charges. '
article_snippet.sent: This latest seizure demonstrates the vigilance of our CBP officers, and our CBP officers excellence in detecting those who would try to smuggle these illegal substances,' said Robert E. Perez, Director, Field Operations New York.
article_snippet.sent: This is the second time a person flying from Guyana was nabbed at JFK for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs.
article_snippet.sent: It's estimated the drugs found in her panties have a street value of more than $73,000.
article_snippet.sent: During the course of Adams' inspection, Customs  officers discovered running shoes in Customs  officers luggage that contained a white powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine .
highlights_snippet.sent: Also this month a 70-year-old woman from Guyana was nabbed allegedly trying to smuggle $73,000 cocaine in a 70-year-old woman from Guyana panties and girdle .
  