Cuban Customs Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Drugs Into the Country

Authorities at Havana's José Martí International Airport intercepted a significant quantity of methamphetamine hidden inside an electric coffee maker, baseballs, and other equipment in a passenger's luggage, reaffirming Cuba's zero-tolerance drug policy.
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Detección de un nuevo intento de introducir drogas al territorio nacional por el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí.

Se descubrió una cantidad significativa de metanfetamina oculta en una cafetera eléctrica, pelotas de béisbol y otros equipos dentro del equipaje de una pasajera. Foto: Aduana General

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William Pérez González, First Deputy Chief of the General Customs of the Republic, reported the detection of a new attempt to introduce drugs into the national territory through the José Martí International Airport.

According to details provided on his official X social media account, thanks to joint efforts with the Anti-Drug Agency, a significant quantity of methamphetamine was discovered hidden inside an electric coffee maker, baseballs, and other equipment within a passenger's luggage.

Pérez González reaffirmed that the institution continues to consolidate its work at the border against the scourge of drugs, in keeping with the firm conviction expressed by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz that "the fight will be permanent and without concessions."

The General Customs of the Republic underscored that surveillance and control at the country's entry points constitute a priority to guarantee national security and the protection of the population.

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