Two teenaged girls were arrested by  U. S. Customs and Border Protection officers attempting to smuggle drugs into the U.S.

Two separate  incidents occurred Wednesday at the San Luis , Arizona port  of entry. A 16-year old girl in the pedestrian crossing lane was referred to secondary inspection where a canine alerted to the teen. Officers found more than 11 pounds of methamphetamine wrapped around her midsection. At about the same time , a second 16-year old girl was referred to secondary inspection as well. A canine alerted to the girl and officers found more than 7 pounds of meth wrapped around her midsection. Both subjects were arrested for narcotics smuggling and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations. Total value of the meth was estimated at over $45,000.