A Tanzanian man accused of ingesting
more than 100 pellets of heroin at Bush International Airport
HOUSTON—A Tanzanian man has been
indicted for allegedly ingesting more than 100 pellets of heroin while
traveling to the United States.
Bryan Mukama Hans, 30, was arrested on
June 3 as he arrived at Bush Intercontinental Airport. He is accused of
possessing one kilogram or more of heroin with intent to distribute.
According to investigators, Hans arrived
at IAH and applied for admission to the U.S. with a tourism visa. He allegedly
told customs officers that he had arrived for a family reunion in Utah, but his
reservations did not show any travel from Houston to Utah.
Agents said they uncovered several
inconsistencies in his statements and observed physical behavior consistent
with deception.
Hans consented to an X-ray of his
abdomen and was transported to the Northwest Medical Center where he allegedly
passed 22 plastic-wrapped pellets from his body.
One was tested and revealed the presence
of heroin.
Hans remained in medical care until he
passed all pellets from his body and remains in police custody pending further
criminal proceedings.
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