Authorities at Cartagena’s international airport apprehended a 40-year-old man attempting to transport 220 grams of cocaine under his toupee while preparing to board a flight to Amsterdam.

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The concealed drugs, worth €10,000, were detected during a security scan, leading to his arrest. Officials disclosed that he had a history of drug trafficking offenses.

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Since 2013, Colombia has experienced a continuous rise in cocaine production, with coca cultivation increasing by 10% and potential cocaine output soaring by 53% in 2023.

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Despite the 2016 peace accord between the government and FARC rebels, smaller armed groups have taken advantage of the power void, exacerbating the drug trade.

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