In a recent incident, Colombian police arrested a 40-year-old man at Cartagena's international airport for attempting to smuggle 220 grams of cocaine, cleverly concealed beneath a toupee, as he was about to board a flight to Amsterdam. Detected by airport security scanners, the cocaine worth €10,000 led to his immediate detention. This arrest underscores a growing trend, as cocaine production in Colombia has surged since 2013, amidst ongoing challenges such as the rise of smaller armed groups following a 2016 peace agreement with FARC rebels.
Colombian police apprehended a man at Cartagena airport for smuggling cocaine hidden under a toupee, which was caught by a scanner prior to his flight to Amsterdam.
Cocaine production in Colombia is escalating, with a significant 10% increase in coca cultivation and a 53% rise in the potential cocaine production in 2023.
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