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Zeitschrift Fur Rechtsmedizin. Journal of Legal Medicine
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This case study details the body packing of cocaine hydrochloride by a Colombian national. Imaging and laxatives revealed 70 drug packets, totaling 714g, with an average purity of 81.9%.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Body packing is a method of drug smuggling where individuals ingest or conceal drugs within their body cavities.
  • Cocaine hydrochloride is a potent stimulant drug, frequently trafficked globally.
  • Forensic investigations often involve medical imaging and toxicological analysis to detect smuggled substances.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old male was apprehended on suspicion of drug smuggling, presenting with numerous packets in his colon and rectum.
  • Ultrasonography and radiography confirmed the presence of multiple ingested packets.
  • The suspect excreted 70 packets, each containing pressed cocaine hydrochloride, after laxative administration.

Findings:

  • The excreted packets averaged 3.8 cm in length and 1.9 cm in diameter, weighing approximately 10.2 g each.

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  • The cocaine hydrochloride content ranged from 75.7% to 100%, with an average of 81.9%, totaling 714 g.
  • Urine analysis detected metamizole and its metabolites, indicating the use of Buscopan compositum to delay excretion.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the challenges in detecting body-packed drugs, even with advanced imaging techniques.
    • The use of medications like Buscopan compositum by drug mules necessitates comprehensive toxicological screening.
    • Understanding the methods and materials used in drug smuggling is crucial for law enforcement and forensic science.