Tip-off led to Australian woman's 44-pound SFO meth bust, DA says
Briefly

Yasmin Van Tongeren, a 25-year-old Australian woman, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport after authorities found 44 pounds of methamphetamine in her checked luggage. Scheduled to fly back to Brisbane, Van Tongeren had allegedly been recruited by an acquaintance to transport the drugs and was promised significant payment for her efforts. The discovery, made during a routine baggage screening, led to multiple felony charges, including drug possession with intent to distribute, while the circumstances of her trip raised questions about the motivations behind her actions.
"Yasmin Van Tongeren, a 25-year-old Australian, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport with 44 pounds of meth in her luggage, linked to a drug trafficking operation."
"Van Tongeren allegedly accepted a 'paid vacation' offer to transport a suitcase back to Australia, promising up to $10,000 for the delivery."
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