The drug was detected at the José Martí International Airport in Havana, hidden in tuna cans and compartments of a suitcase, although the authorities did not offer details about their origin.
Madrid, Spain.- The General Customs of the Republic (AGR) reported Monday about the seizure of cocaine at the José Martí International Airport in Havana, in a case that described as an “ingenious method” to introduce drugs into the country.
According to the official version, the substance was detected within several tuna cans and in hidden compartments of a suitcase, thanks to the “coordination” with the anti -drug organ. Images disseminated by state media show an open can with a white powder package and nine other sealed cans, although it was not specified if they all contained drugs.
As usual, the authorities did not offer details about the origin of the narcotic, the passenger itinerary or if there were related arrests. Nor was the total weight of the seized cocaine.
The first vice head of Customs, Wiliam Pérez González, He took advantage of the announcement to insist on the role of the institution as “Nation’s Shield” Against drug trafficking, in a recurring speech that official media also project towards international propaganda.
This case adds to other recent reported On the island, where hidden drugs have been found in religious figures, electric showers, water engines, jelly beans, cigarettes and even in a person’s body.
The opacity in this type of reports is not new: the authorities often omit key data on the custody chain, subsequent investigations or the judicial destination of those involved. This selective management of information reinforces criticism about the propaganda use of these seizures, which rarely include verifiable details.
In a context of economic crisis and international isolation, the regime seeks to project an image of “safe country” and with absolute control of its borders, although this story omits structural failures and the lack of transparency in the management of these cases.
