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NYC-born influencer jailed in Colombia after guns turn up during rent search
Wendy Durán, an NYC-born content creator, was arrested in Colombia after police say a rent search turned up Glocks, a Colt rifle, cash and drugs.
A content creator who was born in New York City is now behind bars in Colombia on weapons charges.
Wendy Durán has about 8,000 followers on Instagram. Police say what they found in her apartment looked like a scene from a crime drama.
A visit about unpaid rent
According to reports, national police arrived at Durán's home on Monday along with a judge. They carried a search warrant tied to rent money that had gone unpaid.
Officers say they came across a pair of 9mm Glock pistols inside. They also say they found a Colt rifle in 5.56 caliber fitted with a holographic sight plus a laser.
What else police seized
Authorities say they took a cash counting machine along with digital scales. They also report seizing drugs plus $4,844 in cash.
The charges
Durán is charged with making, trafficking and carrying guns plus ammunition. She has entered a plea of not guilty.
Colombia's Attorney General's Office said: "Investigations are ongoing to determine the content creator's potential involvement in other criminal acts, as well as the origin and intended destination of the items discovered."
Her online pitch
On social media Durán pitches her brand as a way to make real content that grabs attention plus wins trust for the companies she works with.
