Airport officials apprehended a 67-year-old woman. She is a Nigerian-British grandmother.
The woman was found with a large amount of cocaine. The total weight was 13 kilograms. This amount was hidden inside fake plantain peels.
The incident happened at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. This is located in Lagos, Nigeria.
The suspect has been identified as Mrs Mary Barek. She works as a caregiver in the United Kingdom.
Airport security detected the drugs during screening. They discovered the cocaine concealed within the fruit peel disguises.
Authorities confirmed the seizure. They stated the suspect was in the process of attempting to smuggle the drugs.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency took custody of the suspect. Investigations into the network are underway.
This seizure highlights methods used to transport illegal substances.