Colombian Police Catch Man Smuggling Packets of Cocaine Under Toupee

Colombian police catch a man smuggling packets of cocaine under his toupee at the airport in Cartagena, Colombia, on Feb. 24, 2025, in this screenshot taken from a video. Via Colombian National Police

BOGOTA, Colombia—Colombian police apprehended a 40-year-old man attempting to smuggle several bags of cocaine concealed beneath a meticulously attached toupee.

Police said the suspect was detained at Cartagena’s airport on Monday as he prepared to board a flight to Amsterdam. A scanner revealed the hidden cargo: 220 grams of cocaine packaged in small bags, strategically placed under what authorities described as a “narco wig.”