730 kilos of Cocaine from Colombia seized at Mexico City Airport

Customs International Airport Mexico City (AICM) found over 730 kilos of cocaine hidden in rolls of polyethylene plastic from Colombia, as reported yesterday from the Mexican customs authorities.

Apparently, the responsible Customs discovered the shipment due to the rapid mobilization of the country's intelligence and good coordination between the Colombian National Police and the General Administration of Customs, sources pointed out.

Staff who conducted the inspection of plastic sheeting with the aid of a gamma-ray equipment, had identified different characteristics than the usual in this type of merchandise, so they proceeded to open them for inspection.

Once opened, wrapped packages in cinnamon tape were found, which were analyzed with the PHAZIR and confirmed to  be cocaine, with an approx weight of 730 kilos. The operation carried out to verify the material was from Colombia was attended by members of the Attorney General and the Federal Police.

Exerpt extracted from Mexico DF, May 13 2009 (Europa Press)