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Teens and Duct Tape: Drug Smugglers' Latest Tactic

September 14, 2009, Updated September 21, 2009 | AMY ISACKSON

Drug smugglers along the U.S. Mexico border are using a new tactic to sneak their contraband into the U.S. They're recruiting Jr. high and high school students, some as young as 13 years old. KPBS border reporter Amy Isackson reports on this growing trend.

Part 1: Drug Smugglers' Latest Tactic

Part 2: Student Smugglers Viewed As 'Cool' By Peers

These Days: Teens Used To Smuggle Drugs Across Border

San Diego Week: Teens Duct-Taped With Drugs

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