Man Arrested for Cocaine Smuggling in Jumbo Shrimp at JFK Airport
In a shocking turn of events, Zacharie Scott, a 22-year-old US citizen residing in Guyana, was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City for his alleged involvement in smuggling cocaine. What sets this case apart is the method he chose to conceal the illicit substance - inside bags of frozen jumbo shrimp.
On a seemingly ordinary day, Zacharie Scott arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport via an American Airlines flight from Guyana. Little did he know that his plans to bring illicit drugs into the United States would soon be foiled. As Scott went through the routine customs screening process, his two suitcases were selected for a secondary inspection. Customs and Border Protection officers, trained to detect suspicious activities, discovered loose clothi...