A Colombian man has been arrested while attempting to smuggle £8,000 worth of cocaine hidden under a wig, police said.
Authorities at Rafael Núñez International Airport discovered the drugs when the 40-year-old suspect tried to board a flight to Amsterdam.
Footage released by police showed officers cutting off the man’s wig, revealing 19 capsules of cocaine weighing a total of 220 grams.
The suspect was taken into custody on charges of trafficking, manufacturing, and carrying narcotic substances, according to Colombia’s national police.
Officials said the seizure prevented the sale of over 400 doses of cocaine, valued at more than €10,000 (£8,296) in international markets.
Police commander Gelver Yecid Peña Araque stated that more than 450 individuals have been arrested this year for drug trafficking-related offenses.
“We are striking decisive blows against these criminal organizations that not only control local drug trade but also incite violence and other crimes that disrupt peace,” Peña Araque said.
Colombian authorities continue to urge the public to report suspicious activities, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in combating drug-related crime.
