BANGKOK, THAILAND - An enterprising criminal in Thailand has reportedly looked to the pungent durian fruit as an accomplice in the latest installment of drug smuggling via fresh produce.
According to source, Borneo Bulletin, a man was caught attempting to pass an inspection with cannabis camouflaged underneath a layer of durian fruit.
The 30-year old believed that by loading the truck with the notoriously odorous durian, officials would be thwarted and avoid conducting a thorough inspection. Authorities in Thailand were not duped despite the durian trickery, and discovered nearly 700 lbs of cannabis in the pickup truck.
“When the pickup truck was stopped by police, the man acted suspiciously when questioned by our officers which ultimately blew his cover and led to our discovery of the cannabis, which was stacked below the durians,” Hatyai Police Chief, Col Kittichai Sangkhataworn told Bernama, according to the source.
The suspect was taken into custody by police for additional questioning.
How else will the criminal underbelly seek to defame our favorite fruits and veggies? Stay tuned with AndNowUKnow as we continue to report.
