American tries to smuggle meth as candy to Japan

Los Angeles: A California man faces federal drug charges for allegedly trying to smuggle more than 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) of methamphetamine to Japan in what looked like dozens of Snickers candy bars.[caption id="attachment_397809" align="alignleft" width="380"] Getty Images[/caption]US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Monday that 34-year-old Rogelio Mauricio Harris of Long Beach was arrested last week at Los Angeles International Airport as he prepared to board a flight to Japan.Harris was charged in Los Angeles with drug possession and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.Federal agents conducting routine baggage inspections found 45 full-sized Snickers bars inside Harris' luggage. Each bar was coated in a chocolate-like substance to make it look like a candy bar, but tests revealed the so-called candy contained methamphetamine.Authorities estimate the 4 pounds of meth is worth about $250,000.AP