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Illegal Immigrant Arrested In Heroin Bust

POSTED: 3:44 pm EDT June 30, 2006
UPDATED: 4:07 pm EDT June 30, 2006

DEARBORN COUNT, Ind. -- Investigators said they think a heroin bust in southeastern Indiana could be part of a larger drug pipeline from Mexico.

Martin Estrada and Elida Miranda-Montez were arrested after officers found more than $3,000 worth of heroin at their home.

Police said Estrada has a history of dealing drugs: He was deported after he was caught selling methamphetamine in California.

Authorities have made two heroin busts in the past month and said they're worried it could be a growing problem.

"We're obviously concerned having two major arrests in a month's time as to how prevalent it is out there. We're concerned, too, because illegal immigrants are being used in this venture," prosecutor Aaron Negangard said.

Officials also said the type of heroin seized -- "black tar" heroin -- is only produced in Mexico.