Over the years, the rules have become stricter regarding what you can bring on an airplane, but recently, two women were caught at a popular Illinois airport for something that is strictly prohibited on a plane.

Two Women Busted With 50 Pounds Of Cocaine In Their Luggage At O'Hare

When I was younger, traveling by airplane was so much easier. You would breeze through check-in and security. There was no getting to the airport several hours before your flight. It's gotten so bad that many people are no longer flying anywhere. They would much rather drive the long distance than deal with the hassle.

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There have always been some restrictions on what you can take on the airplane with you, but it has gotten ridiculous. Airports are absolutely the worst places to have to go through security. I'm sure it could be a little bit easier if passengers actually paid attention to the rules. Of course, there are always the people who think the restrictions aren't meant for them.

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Two women from Southern California were busted at O’Hare International Airport with a combined nearly 50 pounds of cocaine, according to authorities.

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There are some items that you've never been able to bring on an airplane. Especially, if they're illegal like drugs. You think people would've learned by now. There's no way they get away with it because of all the high-tech security, but they still try. Two women were busted at O'Hare with 50 pounds of cocaine in their luggage. What were they thinking?

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