Man Arrested In Switzerland On Suspicion Of Swallowing Illegal Substance, Checks Show It's Fufu

Man Arrested In Switzerland On Suspicion Of Swallowing Illegal Substance, Checks Show It's Fufu

  • Switzerland authorities arrested an African suspect suspected of swallowing illicit substances which was shown in an initial CT scan
  • Despite consistent denial, clinical surveillance revealed the detected substances were fufu, not any illegal substance
  • The African man was allowed to go his way after another CT scan showed it was fufu he ate before travelling

An African individual, suspected of swallowing illicit substances to avoid law enforcement, was arrested in Switzerland.

The suspicions led to a Computed Tomography (CT) scan, which initially indicated the presence of illicit pellets in the suspect's stomach.

Despite consistent denial, the individual underwent clinical surveillance, ultimately revealing an unexpected twist – the substances detected were rather fufu, a staple food in some African cuisines.

Man Arrested In Switzerland On Suspicion Of Swallowing Illegal Substance, Checks Show It Fufu
A collage of a bowl of fufu and a sample of mechanically prepared pellets. Photo credit: @Jilloszn (Twitter) & NT Tran
Source: UGC

The surprising revelation was detailed in a journal published in the US-owned National Library of Medicine. The article reported the case of a young man taken to the Emergency Department for suspected body stuffing.

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The initial CT scan readings suggested the presence of multiple images consistent with illegal pellets, primarily in the stomach. The findings appeared more aligned with body packing, a technique employed in illegal substance trafficking, than the initially suspected body stuffing.

Upon admission to a secured inpatient ward for clinical surveillance of pellet evacuation, the suspect reiterated denial, claiming that he had only consumed 'fufu'.

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Meanwhile, a TikTok video capturing the final moments of a young Ghanaian lady preparing to leave the country has evoked strong emotional reactions online.

The viral footage depicts the young lady at the airport with luggage and passport, sharing a tearful farewell with a relative.

The emotional scene has garnered over 40,000 likes and 400 comments, resonating with viewers over the heartfelt departure.

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Ghanaian Man Kneels To Pray And Thank God For Finally Arriving In The US Safely

A Ghanaian man gained attention on social media as a heartwarming video showed him expressing gratitude to God upon safely arriving in the United States.

In the viral footage, he patiently recites prayers and takes in the surroundings, appreciating the beautiful buildings and roads in the new land.

The video, shared by @maameamaadoma on Twitter, is believed to have been filmed at the Boston Logan International Airport, marking the man's arrival in the US.

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Magdalene Larnyoh (Human-Interest editor) Magdalene Larnyoh writes for the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. She has over ten years of experience in media and communications. She previously worked for Citi FM, Pulse Ghana, and Business Insider Africa. She obtained a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2012. Reach out to her on magdalene.larnyoh@yen.com.gh