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A 40-year-old man was apprehended attempting to board a flight to the Netherlands from Cartagena, with over 220 grams of cocaine hidden beneath his wig, as reported by CNN. Authorities became suspicious of the individual, leading to a thorough search which was prompted by surveillance, profiling, and the use of a scanner.
The seized cocaine has an estimated street value exceeding $US10,400, equivalent to approximately $16,374 AUD. Following his arrest, the individual faces several charges related to drug trafficking offences.