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Man caught trying to smuggle cocaine under a wig in Colombia (news.sky.com)

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A Colombian man has been caught trying to smuggle £8,000 worth of cocaine under a wig.

The drugs were discovered by police after the 40-year-old attempted to board a plane to Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Rafael Nunez International Airport.

Footage released by police showed the wig being cut off the man's head to reveal 19 capsules of the substance, which weighed 220g.

The man was arrested on suspicion of trafficking, manufacturing and carrying narcotic substances, the Colombian national police said.

The force said the bust had affected criminal finances and "prevented the sale of more than 400 doses of cocaine, valued at more than €10,000 (£8,296) in international markets".

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

Cocaine lasts a little longer like 40 minutes or so and is definitely more fun than caffeine.

The short duration can be an advantage as well, if you snort a line at after work party on a weekday.

Regarding the price, compare it to the cost of a beer at a pub, a night club‘s door fee, and a taxi. A gram lasts two people for a night out easily.

It’s expensive, but definitely affordable for most people, if they’re not daily users.

The high cost also makes it a luxury item and status symbol compared to the mich cheaper amphetamine for example.

As for weed costs. Depending on tolerance people smoke more than a gram per day easily if they’re serious stoners.