Cocaine Hidden in Lollipops Foiled by Customs Dogs at Dusseldorf Airport

A sophisticated attempt to smuggle nearly nine kilograms of cocaine was thwarted at Dusseldorf Airport, thanks to the keen senses of customs dogs. The drugs were ingeniously concealed within lollipops, a novel method of concealment that ultimately failed to evade detection.

The discovery was made by officers from the main customs office in Dusseldorf, who were alerted by their canine unit. The cocaine was found in the luggage of a 68-year-old man who had arrived on a flight from Brazil, with a layover in Lisbon.

Authorities reported that the passenger attempted to use the "green channel" at the airport, a route designated for travelers carrying goods that do not need to be declared. This choice, combined with the suspicious nature of his luggage, drew the attention of the customs dogs, Jerry and his colleagues, leading to the seizure of the illicit substance.