Ramona Cipres and Juan Montes Deoca v. United States

BROWNING, Circuit Judge:

Ramona Ciprés and Juan Montes De-Oca appeal from convictions for trafficking in marihuana contrary to 21 U.S. C.A. § 176a.

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Appellants argue that the district court erred in admitting into evidence two suitcases containing marihuana, contending that the evidence was secured by conduct violating Ciprés’ Fourth Amendment right to freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.

The marihuana was discovered and seized at the Los Angeles International Airport by a Customs agent and an offi cer of the Los Angeles Police Department. Their testimony relevant to the search and…