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Nebraska State Patrol finds heroin strapped to man's torso

Posted at 12:44 PM, Jul 03, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-03 13:44:22-04

The Nebraska State Patrol seized 11 pounds of heroin in Omaha Tuesday afternoon after finding it strapped to a 25-year-old man's body. 

According to a release, investigators suspected criminal activity at a commercial transportation facility and searched a Christian Molina's suitcase to find bundles of heroin, with additional bundles strapped to him. The estimated street value of the drugs is $250,000. 

Molina, who is from El Paso, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver and no drug tax stamp.