A California woman travelling with a bodyguard on a private jet was arrested at an airport with 225kg of marijuana stashed in 13 suitcases, federal authorities said.
Lisette Lee, the bodyguard and two personal assistants were arrested after authorities got a tip that the 28-year-old woman was travelling with a suspicious amount of luggage.
Authorities also confiscated from Lee's bag three cellphones, cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and suspected drug ledgers that showed US$300,000 in transactions.
Lee was charged with conspiracy and possession of drugs with the intent to distribute.
Feds nab dope stash
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