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Thousands of Ambien pills intercepted at Dulles in smuggling attempt
The pills were hidden in rolls of yarn intended to reach California.
STERLING, Va. — Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport unraveled a bold and bizarre smuggling attempt involving nearly 70,000 Zolpidem Tartrate pills—commonly known as Ambien—hidden inside rolls of yarn.
The seizure began with a routine examination on Dec. 17, when officers inspected a shipment from India at an air cargo warehouse near the airport. Listed as containing 96 rolls of black yarn wrapped around pink tubes, the package was destined for an address in Buena Park, California. But when officers decided to investigate further, they stumbled upon an intricate concealment method: blister packs of pills taped inside each spool of yarn.
Curious about their initial find, officers unspooled all 96 rolls of yarn and uncovered 69,813 pills of Zolpidem, a Schedule IV controlled substance often prescribed as a sedative to treat insomnia. Together, the pills weighed 60 pounds and were valued at $33,000 domestically.
“This is a very bold attempt to smuggle a significant amount of prescription medicine into the United States, but this creative concealment method failed to fool Customs and Border Protection officers,” said Christine Waugh, CBP’s Area Port Director for Washington, D.C. “CBP officers are committed to protecting the public by intercepting illicit and potentially dangerous products that arrive at our nation’s ports of entry every day.”
The pills were seized on January 16. Officers regularly screen international cargo and travelers, searching for illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, unreported currency, invasive species, and other items that pose a risk to public safety, businesses, or the nation’s economic security.
70k pills found wrapped in yarn coming through Dulles Airport
In a recent bust at Dulles International Airport, thousands of Ambien pills were intercepted in a smuggling attempt. The pills, which are commonly used as a sleep aid, were discovered hidden in a passenger’s luggage during a routine security check.Authorities believe that the pills were being smuggled into the country for illegal distribution. The passenger, whose identity has not been released, now faces serious charges for drug trafficking.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against illegal drug trafficking and the importance of airport security measures. The swift action of customs officials at Dulles prevented these dangerous drugs from reaching the streets and potentially causing harm to individuals.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills concealed in yarn seized at Dulles International Airport
Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills concealed in yarn seized at Dulles
Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills that were concealed in yarn were seized by agents at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Customs agents intercept drug smuggling attempt
DULLES, Va. – Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills that were concealed in yarn were seized at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Authorities say U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents confiscated the pills on January 16 during a routine inspection of a shipment of yarn from India. The initial discovery was made in December.
Officials say nearly 70,000 Zolpidem Tartrate pills, the generic name for the drug, were found inside 96 rolls of black yarn spooled around pink tubes at an air cargo warehouse at the airport.
Seized pills valued at $33,000; hidden in 96 yarn rolls
The pills weigh 60 pounds and are valued at about $33,000.
“This is a very bold attempt to smuggle a significant amount of prescription medicine into the United States, but this creative concealment method failed to fool Customs and Border Protection officers,” said Christine Waugh, CBP’s Area Port Director for the Area Port of Washington, D.C. in a statement. “CBP officers are committed to protecting the public by intercepting illicit and potentially dangerous products that arrive at our nation’s ports of entry every day.”
The Source: Information in this article comes from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and FOX 5 reporting.
Customs and Border Protection officers at Dulles International Airport made a shocking discovery recently when nearly 70,000 Ambien pills were found concealed in yarn.The pills, typically used to treat insomnia, were stuffed inside skeins of yarn in an attempt to smuggle them into the country. The total street value of the pills is estimated to be over $1 million.
This seizure highlights the lengths some individuals will go to in order to bring illegal substances into the United States. It also serves as a reminder of the diligent work done by CBP officers to protect our borders and keep dangerous drugs off the streets.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Dulles CBP officers seize nearly 70,000 Ambien pills hidden in yarn shipment
WAHINGTON (7News) — A routine Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection of a shipment from India led to the discovery of nearly 70,000 Zolpidem Tartrate pills, commonly known as Ambien, concealed in spools of yarn at Washington Dulles International Airport, authorities said,
The seizure happened on Jan. 16, following an initial examination in mid-December, officials said.
CBP officers at an air cargo warehouse near Dulles first flagged the shipment on Dec. 17, 2024. The package, consisting of 96 rolls of black yarn spooled around pink tubes, was en route to Buena Park, California.
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After unspooling one of the yarn rolls, officers found multiple 10-pill blister packs taped to the pink tube.
The pills, labeled Zolpidem Tartrate, are classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Officials said the drug belongs to a class of sedative-hypnotic medications prescribed for treating insomnia.
In total, the shipment contained 69,813 pills, inside each of the 96 spools of black yarn, weighing 60 pounds. The shipment had an estimated domestic value of $33,000.
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Bill introduced to rename Dulles International Airport after President Trump
The airport was named after John Foster Dulles when it opened in Northern Virginia in 1962.
DULLES, Va. — A Congressman has introduced a bill to rename Washington Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia after President Donald Trump, as the House GOP rounds out its first workweek with Trump as the 47th president.
Rep. Addison McDowell, a North Carolina Republican introduced, H.R. 691 on Thursday. The bill, “to designate Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as ‘Donald J. Trump International Airport,’” was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to rename Dulles after President Trump had been introduced in March 2024 by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.), but with a Democratic president and a Democrat-controlled senate, the bill faced an uncertain future and died in committee.
Now, with the Republicans gaining control of the White House and both chambers of Congress in January, a bill to rename Dulles Airport to Trump Airport has a much clearer path to becoming law.
The bill has four Republican cosponsors, including Rep. Reschenthaler. The other cosponsors were representatives from Texas, West Virginia and Georgia.
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) represents the district that includes Dulles Airport. On Saturday, Subramanyam criticized Republican efforts to rename Dulles Airport after President Trump, urging a focus on real issues like supporting working families and schools.
“It’s disappointing, but entirely unsurprising, that House Republicans would rather focus their efforts on renaming airports to honor their dear leader than tackling the real issues facing Americans,” Subramanyam, stated.
The airport was named after John Foster Dulles when it opened in Northern Virginia in 1962. Dulles served as President Dwight Eisenhower’s secretary of state form 1953 until his death in 1959, overseeing a buildup of the United States’ overseas alliances and support anti-Communist regimes during the Cold War.
There are six major airports renamed after U.S. Presidents, although all six had changed their names after their namesake presidents had left office. John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York was the first that had been renamed after a U.S. President, just weeks after the 35th president was assassinated in 1963.
Here’s a list of the six major airports named after U.S. Presidents, and the years they were renamed:
– Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kan. (2014)
– Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Ark. (2012)
– Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich. (1999)
– Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Crystal City, Va. (1998)
– George H.W. Bush International Airport in Houston, Texas (1997)
– John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York (1963)
In a surprising move, a bill has been introduced in Congress to rename Dulles International Airport in Virginia after former President Donald Trump. The bill, proposed by a Republican lawmaker, aims to honor Trump’s accomplishments during his time in office.If passed, the airport would be known as Trump International Airport at Dulles, a change that has sparked controversy and debate among lawmakers and the public. Supporters argue that renaming the airport would be a fitting tribute to Trump’s presidency, while opponents believe it would be a divisive and politically motivated decision.
The proposal is still in its early stages, and it remains to be seen whether it will gain enough support to become a reality. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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