US authorities announced the seizure of a drug shipment that had left Ecuador by air. US Customs and Border Protection announced the discovery of a suitcase with several blocks of drugs on December 19.
Through a statement, it was indicated that a canvas suitcase was found at the John F. Kennedy airport in New York on a flight from Guayaquil. Officials inspected the baggage checked by the company and a dog detected an anomaly.
When examined with X-rays, an irregular pattern was observed and manual inspection was carried out, finding 10 blocks that tested positive for cocaine. This shipment was referred to Homeland Security Investigations. In total, 24 pounds and an estimated street value of $400,000 were accounted for.
A traveler from Ecuador left their bad idea in the shape of a duffle bag for a JFK CBP officer to seize on December 19. While inspecting luggage on an aircraft, a CBP K9 alerted to a duffle bag, revealing 24lbs of cocaine. Great find by this team! https://t.co/mVhrch0jtX pic.twitter.com/ke9vVDhxQ2
—CBP Troy Miller (@CBPTroyMiller) December 26, 2022
“CBP remains steadfast and determined to keep these deadly drugs out of our neighborhoods and potentially kill our family, friends and neighbors.” said Francis J. Russo, director of CBP Field Operations in New York.
Currently, an investigation is ongoing between the institutions, no detainees were reported. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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