In a shocking incident, a 59-year-old Nigerian businessman has undergone a life-saving surgery to remove 81 cocaine packages that were allegedly smuggled inside his stomach. The man, who has not been named for privacy reasons, was arrested after customs officers at an airport discovered he was carrying the drugs in an unusual and dangerous manner.

The operation took place at a local hospital, where doctors performed an emergency procedure to remove the packages. The packages, each wrapped in latex, were found to contain a significant quantity of cocaine, a highly addictive drug. According to health officials, the man had swallowed the packages in an apparent attempt to smuggle the illegal drugs across borders.

Authorities were alerted when the businessman, showing signs of distress, was taken to a medical facility for abdominal pain. Initial scans revealed that something unusual was inside his stomach. A detailed examination confirmed the presence of the 81 packets, each filled with a high-grade substance suspected to be cocaine.

The man’s condition had been deteriorating due to the potential risk of internal damage caused by the packed drugs, which prompted the immediate surgery. After successfully removing the packages, doctors advised the man to undergo further medical treatment to recover from the physical trauma caused by ingesting the cocaine.

The 59-year-old businessman has since been arrested for his role in attempting to smuggle the narcotics, which are estimated to be worth a significant amount on the black market. Law enforcement is investigating whether he was working alone or as part of a larger smuggling network.

Experts have warned about the growing risks of drug trafficking, particularly when smugglers use dangerous methods like ingesting packages. Smuggling cocaine in this manner is not only hazardous to the individual but also a serious crime that can result in severe legal consequences.

As the investigation continues, the authorities have urged the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities that could indicate drug trafficking. Meanwhile, the 59-year-old businessman remains in custody as authorities work to unravel the full extent of the smuggling operation.