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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Volume  10, Issue 3, Jul-Sep 2017, Pages 238-241
 

Case Report

Body Packer Masquerading as a Medical Tourist

Abhishek Yadav1, Arijit Dey2, Ramesh Pratap Anuragi3, Deepak Prakash2, S.K. Gupta4

1Assistant Professor 2Senior Resident 3Junior Resident 4Prof and Head of Department, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.10317.12

Abstract

Drug trafficking is an international problem and has increased in prevalence and concealment methods over the years. Body packers either swallow drug-filled packets or introduce packets into their bodies rectally or vaginally with the purpose of concealing them and mainly smuggle cocaine, heroin and cannabis products. Increased sophistication of traffickers and improved packaging poses difficulty in detection. Sometimes the packets can leak and cause intoxication of the individual and even death. We report a case of death due to heroin leakage in a body packer, attempting to smuggle the drug by concealing it in his stomach. This article aims to highlight the existence of drug traffickers as Body packers so that preventive steps may be taken at the points of transit from other countries as they may be masquerading as Medical tourists, coming to India for treatment.

Keywords: Drug Trafficking; Body Packer; Heroin; Cocaine; Medical Tourist; Drug Intoxication.

 


Corresponding Author : Abhishek Yadav, Assistant Professor, Room No 306, Dept. of Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.