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Posted: 11:02 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013

Authorities: More than $25K found inside purse at port of entry

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By Jamel E. Valencia

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

EL PASO, Texas —

A Juarez woman who tried crossing into the U.S. was caught smuggling in thousands of dollars, authorities said. 

The seizure was made Wednesday when U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Border Patrol agents decided to inspect 29-year-old Irma Ariana Varela Antillon's purse, according to the officials.

They said the agent that took a look inside her purse noticed bundles hidden inside her bag. 

A total of $25,755 was found wrapped up in bundles. 

It's is illegal to not claim cash over $10,000, said a CBP spokesman. 

Varela-Antillon was placed under arrest. She faces federal prosecution.

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