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The General Customs of the Republic thwarted an attempt to traffic synthetic drugs after discovering two kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside six baseball bats at the international airport in Havana.
The information was confirmed by Wiliam Pérez González, first deputy chief of the General Customs of the Republic, who reported on the social media platform X that the operations involved four passengers.
The official acknowledged the "skill, audacity, and dedication" of the customs officers and the Antidrug Agency in detecting the shipment during two consecutive control operations conducted at the airport terminal.
The official did not provide details about the identities of those involved or the final destination of the drugs, although they assured that the case is under investigation and is part of the strengthening of controls at the country's entry points.
In recent months, Customs has detected an increase in attempts to smuggle synthetic drugs by air, using increasingly sophisticated methods to evade inspection. The agency reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and its cooperation with national and international anti-drug forces.
Among the new methods detected, a notable one is the drug hidden in everyday objects. Recently, Customs intercepted narcotics concealed within a tube of body cream and other hygiene items, as shown in this operation at Havana Airport.
This is complemented by tactics such as concealment in religious figurines, tuna cans, and gummy candies, which illustrates the high level of sophistication of the drug trafficking networks operating in or towards the island.
Meanwhile, Customs has intensified controls over suspicious currency movements, as demonstrated by a recent case of alleged money laundering during an aerial inspection, revealing a possible link between drug trafficking and illegal capital flow.
Even seemingly minor actions, such as the detection of cigars in prohibited quantities, are being investigated as potential cover for smuggling operations or concealment of illegal substances.
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