In Denmark, cocaine was discovered concealed in banana shipments within several supermarkets, as reported by DR. The substances were unearthed by staff at 12 Coop retail locations, prompting further examination. Denmark's National Unit for Special Crimes (NSK) has initiated an investigation to understand how the narcotics infiltrated standard grocery deliveries. Police Inspector Henrik Andersen commented that the situation is being addressed "extremely seriously." However, detailed information has not been released at this time.
Copenhagen University's criminologist, Henrik Vigh, stated to DR that the utilization of bananas as a conduit for cocaine smuggling is increasingly prevalent. The perishability of fruit like bananas allows for expedited clearance through customs, thus providing a plausible method for traffickers.
Comparable scenarios have transpired in Germany and Norway recently, with Germany having intercepted 95 kilograms of cocaine last year and Norway confiscating 134 kilograms in December 2023.
In connection with the ongoing inquiry, a 37-year-old employee of Coop was detained after a kilogram of cocaine was identified in his vehicle. Though authorities have yet to verify if there is a direct link to the supermarket-level finds.
Source: AA
