- Anett Pikula, 39, drove up to Arizona border crossing in gold Mercedes
- She was 'overly talkative' and flirting with officers, prompting suspicion
- She was subjected to another inspection, where a K-9 sniffed out drugs
- Officers found $134,000 worth of cocaine in hidden compartment in car
- Pikula is accused of possessing 13lbs of cocaine with intent to distribute
- Papers obtained by DailyMail.com show she filed for bankruptcy in 2010
- She was in over 100,000 dollars' worth of debt; filing dismissed in 2011
These are the glamorous social media snaps of a woman who apparently flirted with Arizona border patrol officers in an unsuccessful bid to smuggle 13 pounds of cocaine into the U.S. from Mexico.
- Formerly bankrupt Anett Pikula, 39, was 'overly talkative' with guards after she drove up to the crossing at Lukeville, Arizona, in her 2006 gold-colored Mercedes Benz for a primary inspection.Her alleged behavior sparked suspicion among the officers, and they chose to refer her for a secondary inspection, during which a U.S. Customs and Border Protection K-9 was deployed.The dog alerted the officials to a hidden compartment inside Pikula's car, where they found six packages of cocaine, totaling 13 pounds and worth nearly $134,000, a CBP statement says.Scroll down for videoArrested: Anett Pikula (pictured in a Facebook snap), 39, apparently flirted with officers after she drove up to the border crossing at Lukeville, Arizona, in her gold Mercedes Benz for a primary inspection on Sunday
Glamorous: Her alleged behavior caused the guards become suspicious and they chose to refer her for a secondary inspection, during which a narcotics-detection K-9 was used. Above, Pikula in online photosDiscovery: The dog alerted the officials to a hidden compartment inside Pikula's car, where they reportedly found six packages of cocaine, worth nearly $134,000. Above, the packages are pictured on Pikula's vehicle'Drug mule': Officers subsequently arrested Pikula (pictured) and turned her over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations. They also seized the drugs and MercedesThe compartment was reportedly hidden behind both of the Mercedes's front quarter panels.Officers subsequently arrested Pikula and turned her over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations. They also seized the drugs and Mercedes.A passenger traveling with Pikula, who is divorced and was born in Mexico, was not arrested.Speaking to the Associated Press, CBP spokesman Garrett Reinhart said Pikula, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona, had been 'overly talkative' with border officers at the crossing on Sunday.'Flirtation was what was going on,' Reinhart said.During the secondary inspection, the Mercedes, which Pikula owns, was subjected to X-Ray and density machines after the K-9 'alerted officers to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle'.Suspect: A person traveling with Pikula (above), who is divorced and was born in Mexico, was not arrestedPosing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Garrett Reinhart said Pikula, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona, had been 'overly talkative' with border officers at the crossing. Above, more snaps of the suspectLife of luxury: 'Flirtation was what was going on,' Reinhart said. Above, Pikula rides a horse in the oceanPapers obtained by Daily Mail Online show that the suspect filed for bankruptcy in 2010. Despite this, she is often pictured at the beach in Facebook photos (left) and frequently uploads images of designer goods (right)Passport: This photo of Pikula's passport, posted on her Facebook page, shows that she was born in Mexico. The defendant appears to be wearing an engagement ring in the photo, which was captured in April this yearThe machines 'revealed the existence' of concealed substances. A criminal complaint shows Pikula is accused of 'knowingly and intentionally possess[ing] with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine'.Papers obtained by Daily Mail Online show that the suspect filed for bankruptcy in December 2010.She was in more than 100,000 dollars' worth of debt. The Chapter 13 filing was dismissed in 2011.Pikula currently lives in an £215,000 apartment on East Coronado Road in Phoenix.In her Instagram and Facebook snaps, Pikula can be seen striking seductive poses in an array of bikinis. In one shot, she lies back on the beach, while donning a black bikini and sunglasses.Seductive snaps: During the secondary inspection of Pikula's Mercedes, the vehicle was subjected to X-Ray and density machines. These machines 'revealed the existence' of concealed substances, officials saidDivorcedL A criminal complaint shows Pikula (pictured, left, in a Facebook snap and, right, in her certificate of U.S. citizenship), is accused of 'knowingly and intentionally possess[ing] with intent to distribute... cocaine'In debt: Pikula was in over 100,000 dollars' worth of debt when she filed for bankruptcy in December 2010In custody: Pikula dons a blue bikini in a Facebook snap (left) and poses with three children at Disneyland (right). The suspect referred to the kids as 'my three treasures', but it is not clear if they are her offspringBy the sea: Pikula (pictured) currently lives in an £215,000 apartment on East Coronado Road in PhoenixIn another, she holds her waist and pouts while dressed in a glamorous green-and-black swimsuit.And in one, she looks into the camera lens while placing a cherry between her lips.The photos are captured in an array of locations, including England and Germany. Many of them include shots of designer goods, such as a Prada purse and two boxes of Louis Vuitton shoes.On her Facebook page, Pikula lists her job as 'owner of Perfect Pixel Studios Photography'.A public defender representing Pikula did not immediately return calls seeking comment.Shooting range: In her Instagram and Facebook pictures, Pikula can be seen striking seductive poses in an array of bikinis and engaging in glamorous activities. In the above shot, she wields a gun at a shooting rangeWell-traveled: The photos are captured in various locations, including London (right), and Germany (left)Born in Mexico: On Facebook, Pikula (right) lists her job as the 'owner of Perfect Pixel Studios Photography'Adventurous: Pikula, who is accused of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute, is seen skydiving
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