A 40-year-old Colombian man was caught attempting to smuggle cocaine worth £8,000 by hiding it under a wig at Rafael Nunez International Airport before boarding a flight to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Police footage shows the man’s wig being cut off to reveal 19 capsules of the substance, weighing a total of 220g.

The man was arrested on suspicion of trafficking, manufacturing, and carrying narcotic substances, as reported by the Colombian national police. They stated that the bust has impacted criminal finances and prevented the sale of over 400 doses of cocaine, valued at more than €10,000 in international markets.

Police commander, Gelver Yecid Pena Araque, added that over 450 individuals have been arrested for drug trafficking so far this year. Pena Araque noted, “We are delivering decisive blows against these criminal structures that not only engage in local drug trafficking but are also responsible for violent acts and other types of crimes that disrupt peace and coexistence. We continue to emphasize the importance of the community as our main ally, providing timely information that aids in identifying and locating criminals.”

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