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Bolivian student arrested in Turkey over drug trafficking

11 January 2010 [16:49] - TODAY.AZ
A foreigner was arrested at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport while attempting to import 1 kg of cocaine in his stomach.
A foreigner was arrested at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport while attempting to import 1 kg of cocaine in his stomach, Anadolu news agency reported on Monday.

The abdominal x-ray identified 83 capsules in stomach of the suspected man who was identified as a Bolivian student named Ribera K. who arrived in Istanbul via Brazil.

The 24-year-old will stand trial in an Istanbul court following legal procedures for his alleged involvement in illicit drug trafficking.

/World Bulletin/
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