Drug-Smuggling Pigeon Nabbed

Colombian police say they have captured a carrier pigeon that was being used to smuggle drugs into a prison.The bird was trying to fly into a jail in the north-eastern city of Bucaramanga with marijuana and cocaine paste strapped to its back, but did not make it.Police believe the 45g (1.6oz) drug package was too heavy for it.Police, who believe the bird was trained by inmates, say they've caught other pigeons attempting to carry phone cards into the jail.Source

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