Man, 65, arrested for smuggling marijuana in cookies to Colombian jail

A 65-year-old man was apprehended in Malambo, Colombia, for attempting to smuggle marijuana into the local detention center. The incident occurred during a routine inspection of food items intended for inmates.

According to police reports, the man claimed he was delivering food for his son. However, during a standard check, officers found irregularities within a package of cookies. Upon opening the package, they discovered several doses of marijuana concealed inside, a method used to bypass security measures.

The man was arrested on the spot for alleged drug trafficking. The seized marijuana was detected during a control procedure at the Malambo detention center. The suspect has been handed over to the competent authorities, who will determine his legal situation.

Brigadier General Miguel Andrés Camelo Sánchez, commander of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, stated that this operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat the entry of illegal substances into prisons and to fight micro-trafficking networks. He emphasized that controls will continue to be reinforced to ensure security within detention centers and protect public safety. The police urge citizens to report any drug-related activities or security concerns via the emergency line 123.

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This result reflects the permanent commitment of our uniformed officers in the fight against local drug trafficking and against the different modalities used to distribute illicit substances. We will continue reinforcing inspection and control procedures to guarantee security in detention centers and protect citizen coexistence.