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YEREVAN, JUNE 12, ARMENPRESS. An Armenian national has been taken into custody by law enforcement officials shortly after arriving at Zvartnots airport in Yerevan from Rome for allegedly trying to smuggle over 120 packages of hashish in his gastrointestinal tract.

After conducting an x-ray screening at the airport, authorities determined that the suspect needs medical examination at a hospital. The suspect was taken to a hospital where a tomography exam showed packages in the stomach and colon. The substances were removed by medical personnel.

The State Revenue Committee said the drug mule was carrying 110 packages containing hashish and another 16 ruptured packages with the same substance. The total weight of the substance was 652 grams.

A criminal investigation is underway.