Yasmin Vantongeren, a 25-year-old Australian woman, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport for attempting to smuggle 44 pounds of methamphetamine. She reportedly agreed to carry the drugs in exchange for up to $10,000 after meeting an acquaintance during her stay in Los Angeles. Random TSA screening led to her arrest, with authorities now investigating her potential involvement in a larger smuggling operation following the discovery of Western Union receipts. Vantongeren pleaded not guilty and her case is ongoing, with serious penalties if convicted.
She's unlucky. They don't screen all luggage. It's random. It was not a victory for her.
San Mateo County is investigating whether Vantongeren is part of a larger smuggling operation, after they found Western Union receipts in her name.
She was allegedly promised up to $10,000 for completing the delivery - which included 20 sealed bags of meth and 40 vacuum-sealed packing bags.
Vantongeren pleaded not guilty last week and is tentatively due back in court next week for a preliminary hearing.
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