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Peru Seizes Cocaine Haul Hidden in Giant Squid

Mon Nov 15, 3:29 PM ET

Reuters

LIMA, Peru (Reuters) - Peruvian police said on Monday they seized nearly 1,540 pounds (700 kg) of cocaine hidden in frozen giant squid bound for Mexico and the United States.

The drugs were covered in pepper to divert sniffer dogs and sealed in several layers of plastic and other wrappers. Police had been on the trail since August.

Seven people were arrested in the drug seizure. Police said the haul would have a street value of about $17.5 million.

Peru is the world's No. 2 cocaine producer after Colombia, and many of its drugs end up on U.S. streets after being sent via Mexico.