Argentinian police find 150kg of cocaine hidden in lorry transporting wood

Police in Argentina have found more than 150kg of cocaine hidden on a lorry carrying wood. Members of the “Villa María” Road Safety Squadron were carrying out night checks entering the city of Morteros, Córdoba, when they stopped a vehicle heading to Buenos Aires. While the uniformed officers inspected the truck with flashlights, they saw a “striking shine” between the wood, moving some slats to reveal “brick” type packages with a substance. A full search uncovered 147 rectangular packages with a total weight of 156kg of cocaine. Cash, mobile devices and documents were also seized by police. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with