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catlover79 · 07-06-2011, 02:35 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/07/05/...tml?&hpt=hp_c2

By Rafael Romo, CNN
July 5, 2011 3:08 p.m. EDT

(CNN) -- A 19-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly trying to sneak her husband out of prison in a suitcase, according to authorities in the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo.

According to officials at the prison in the city of Chetumal, the state's capital, the woman identified as Maria del Mar Arjona was caught as she was leaving the prison, pulling a black-wheeled suitcase.

Authorities said that as she was walking up a staircase to leave the prison, Arjona hit the suitcase against the stairs. When something inside the bulky suitcase moved, guards noticed and stopped Arjona, who acted nervously. The guards then looked inside the suitcase and found her husband, Juan Ramirez Tijerina.

Cesar Manuel Castilla, a spokesman for Quintana Roo's Department of Public Safety, says that in any case it would have been extremely difficult for the inmate to escape in the suitcase.

"We have three inspection stations at the prison and he was caught in the first one," Castilla said. "In any case, she would have been asked to open the suitcase for inspection at the third and last inspection station. I don't know what they were thinking."

Pictures of the incident released by Quintana Roo's Department of Public Safety show the man curled up inside the suitcase in a fetal position. He was covering his face when the pictures where taken.

Ramirez is serving a sentence at the Chetumal prison after being convicted of federal drug trafficking charges.

He was immediately returned to his cell while Arjona was detained. She now faces multiple charges stemming from the Saturday incident. According to Castilla, Arjona is six months pregnant. She fell ill after being detained. Charges and a court appearance are pending while she recovers at a state hospital.

Arjona was at the prison for a conjugal visit, Castilla said.

tiredmike59 · 07-06-2011, 10:09 AM

Still trying to hide after they opened the suitcase.
" I wonder if they can see me ? "

Waterston_Fan · 07-06-2011, 11:11 AM

That was funny and stupid. I mean they should have known they would have searched the suitcase. I'm surprised they even let her bring it in the first place.

catlover79 · 07-06-2011, 12:17 PM

Talk about contraband!!!

JamesG · 07-06-2011, 01:53 PM

LOL

I have heard similar stories from Mexico; some drug lord escaped from prison in a laundry cart.

catlover79 · 07-06-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

I'm surprised they even let her bring it in the first place.

So am I...just boggles the mind!!

old grouch · 07-07-2011, 10:01 AM

Wouldn't it have been easier to bake a cake with a file in it???

robyrob · 07-07-2011, 11:17 AM

it probably would have worked better if she had cut him up into small pieces and made a few separate trips.

catlover79 · 07-07-2011, 09:23 PM

07-06-2011, 02:35 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Authorities: Woman tries to sneak husband out of jail in suitcase http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/07/05/...tml?&hpt=hp_c2 By Rafael Romo, CNN July 5, 2011 3:08 p.m. EDT (CNN) -- A 19-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly trying to sneak her husband out of prison in a suitcase, according to authorities in the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo. According to officials at the prison in the city of Chetumal, the state's capital, the woman identified as Maria del Mar Arjona was caught as she was leaving the prison, pulling a black-wheeled suitcase. Authorities said that as she was walking up a staircase to leave the prison, Arjona hit the suitcase against the stairs. When something inside the bulky suitcase moved, guards noticed and stopped Arjona, who acted nervously. The guards then looked inside the suitcase and found her husband, Juan Ramirez Tijerina. Cesar Manuel Castilla, a spokesman for Quintana Roo's Department of Public Safety, says that in any case it would have been extremely difficult for the inmate to escape in the suitcase. "We have three inspection stations at the prison and he was caught in the first one," Castilla said. "In any case, she would have been asked to open the suitcase for inspection at the third and last inspection station. I don't know what they were thinking." Pictures of the incident released by Quintana Roo's Department of Public Safety show the man curled up inside the suitcase in a fetal position. He was covering his face when the pictures where taken. Ramirez is serving a sentence at the Chetumal prison after being convicted of federal drug trafficking charges. He was immediately returned to his cell while Arjona was detained. She now faces multiple charges stemming from the Saturday incident. According to Castilla, Arjona is six months pregnant. She fell ill after being detained. Charges and a court appearance are pending while she recovers at a state hospital. Arjona was at the prison for a conjugal visit, Castilla said. Attached Images
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07-07-2011, 11:17 AM	#8
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07-06-2011, 10:09 AM	#2
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	Still trying to hide after they opened the suitcase. " I wonder if they can see me ? "

07-06-2011, 11:11 AM	#3
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	That was funny and stupid. I mean they should have known they would have searched the suitcase. I'm surprised they even let her bring it in the first place.

07-06-2011, 12:17 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Talk about contraband!!!

07-06-2011, 01:53 PM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,072	LOL I have heard similar stories from Mexico; some drug lord escaped from prison in a laundry cart.

07-07-2011, 10:01 AM	#7
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	Wouldn't it have been easier to bake a cake with a file in it???

07-07-2011, 09:23 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376