Zambia arrests Bolivian national with cocaine wrapped in 55 condoms

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Anti-drug authorities in Zambia said Tuesday they had arrested a Bolivian national for trafficking 2.1 kg of cocaine wrapped in 55 condoms.

Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Spokesperson Theresa Katongo said the 27-year-old Bolivian was arrested at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, the country’s capital.

Katongo said the drugs were found wrapped up in condoms and concealed in 55 bottles of roll-on.

She said the Bolivian national was intercepted at the airport upon arrival from Rio de Janeiro via Angola aboard an Angolan Airlines flight.

The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.

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