Authorities at Havana's José Martí International Airport successfully intercepted two attempts to smuggle methamphetamines into Cuba. This past Sunday, Wiliam Pérez González, the Deputy Chief of the General Customs of the Republic, announced on his X account that they found methamphetamines "hidden in containers," which the radiologist's keen eye helped uncover.
Images shared by Pérez González show a drug package along with tubs of Play-Doh modeling clay. He cautioned about "the risks of carrying parcels without knowing their contents." Just a day before, Pérez González reported another "ingenious method of drug concealment" detected at Havana Airport, attributing the discovery to the expertise of X-ray technology and the effectiveness of canine units.
In this case, methamphetamine was "stuffed inside scented candles," he explained. At the end of July, news emerged about a young Cuban who was apprehended at José Martí International Airport after over a kilo of cocaine was discovered hidden inside a religious statue of Eleguá, one of the most venerated deities in the Afro-Cuban pantheon.
During the same period, customs officials made public another case where drugs were concealed within electric showers and water pump motors at the same airport.
Frequently Asked Questions About Drug Smuggling in Cuba
How were the drugs hidden in the recent smuggling attempts?
The drugs were concealed in containers such as Play-Doh tubs and inside scented candles.
What methods did Cuban customs use to detect the illegal substances?
Cuban customs used X-ray technology and trained canine units to effectively detect the hidden drugs.
What other items have been used to smuggle drugs into Cuba?
Drugs have previously been hidden in electric showers, water pump motors, and religious statues.