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Hidden Heroin

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  • An engine piston head that has been taken apart showing a bag of heroin that was concealed inside.
  • A plane taking off over the river and New York skyline.
  • CBP Agricultural specialist Enid Carruth preparing confiscated fruits and vegetables to be ground.
  • CBP Agricultural specialist Enid Carruth holding a confiscated plant.
  • An Agricultural specialist inspecting a passenger's luggage.
  • Planes taking off overhead from JFK International airport.
  • CBP officers Chris Elias (left) and Sal Sinatra look into a suitcase that has heroin in the lining.
  • Heroin inside the lining of the suitcase.
  • CBP Officer Sal Sinatra tapes up the broken suitcase.
  • HSI agents escort a passenger in handcuffs after they discover heroin in his suitcase.
  • A knife with a narcotic on it.
  • CBP Officer Ingrin Grand searches through packages in the mail room.
  • Officer Fred Ramirez checks a passenger's passport.
  • People walking in the airport terminal.
  • CBP Officer Joe Finn watching the arrivals at the international baggage claim area.
  • The United States Postal Service building sign.
  • Planes parked at the gates.
  • The Welcome sign at JFK airport.

  • Piston Heroin

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    An engine piston head that has been taken apart showing a bag of heroin that was concealed inside.

  • NYC Skyline

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    A plane taking off over the river and New York skyline.

  • Plant Seizure

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    CBP Agricultural specialist Enid Carruth preparing confiscated fruits and vegetables to be ground.

  • Confiscated Plant

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    CBP Agricultural specialist Enid Carruth holding a confiscated plant.

  • Full of Fruit

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    An Agricultural specialist inspecting a passenger's luggage.

  • Nighttime Flight

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    Planes taking off overhead from JFK International airport.

  • Looking at the Lining

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    CBP officers Chris Elias (left) and Sal Sinatra look into a suitcase that has heroin in the lining.

  • Exposed Heroin

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    Heroin inside the lining of the suitcase.

  • Sealing With Tape

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    CBP Officer Sal Sinatra tapes up the broken suitcase.

  • Making the Arrest

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    HSI agents escort a passenger in handcuffs after they discover heroin in his suitcase.

  • Finding Narcotics

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    A knife with a narcotic on it.

  • Package Search

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    CBP Officer Ingrin Grand searches through packages in the mail room.

  • Passport Check

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    Officer Fred Ramirez checks a passenger's passport.

  • Security Checkpoint

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    People walking in the airport terminal.

  • Monitoring Arrivals

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    CBP Officer Joe Finn watching the arrivals at the international baggage claim area.

  • Airport Post Office

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    The United States Postal Service building sign.

  • Gated Planes

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    Planes parked at the gates.

  • Welcome to the Airport

    Photograph by National Geographic Television

    The Welcome sign at JFK airport.

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