By Sadef Ali Kully
JAMAICA—A passenger had his salad dressing seized Oct. 5 after airport authorities allegedly found liquid cocaine in his six bottles of oil and vinegar at JFK airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Custom officials said Andres Valle, a Guatemalan citizen, arrived on a flight from Mexico City with three suitcases and a carry-on bag at JFK airport.
During a routine inspection, CBP officers said they removed a plastic bottle containing a thick liquid which appeared to be thicker than its content description. Valle was then escorted to a private search room where CBP officers opened the six bottles of oil and vinegar and detected an unusual chemical odor. The liquid tested positive for cocaine, officials said.
The total weight of cocaine found in the six bottles seized was almost 11 pounds with an approximate street value of $194,000, according to CBP officials. The investigation was ongoing by Homeland Security Investigations.
