"Dirty" diapers
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati intercepted smuggled narcotics in a shipment of baby diapers from Texas en route to Australia.
The shipment contained around 2 kg of methamphetamine concealed within the diapers. The diapers appeared to be firm and unusually heavy. CBP narcotic detector dog “Betty” was working freight and alerted to the shipment. The diapers were destined to a private residence in Australia.
Officers tested the material inside the diapers, which were identified as methamphetamine, a schedule II narcotic.
Cincinnati Port director Richard Gillespie highlights that smugglers will hide narcotics stashed inside anything and everything. “The Port of Cincinnati officers are taught to look outside the box when looking for narcotics.” (cj)