TSA discovers suspected cocaine worth $27,750 hidden in coffee container at airport

Authorities discovered nearly $28,000 worth of suspected cocaine stashed inside a coffee container in a man’s luggage at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. TSA officers noticed a white, chalky substance during a secondary baggage screening, leading to the discovery. The man, Walter Berry, was arrested and charged with misconduct involving a controlled substance.

• Nearly $28,000 worth of suspected cocaine was found hidden in a coffee container in a man’s luggage.
• The discovery was made at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport by TSA officers during a secondary baggage screening.
• The substance tested positive for cocaine and had an estimated street value of $27,750.
• Walter Berry, a 58-year-old resident of Selawik, Alaska, was arrested as he prepared to board a flight.
• He was charged with third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance.
• The investigation is ongoing with assistance from the Western Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team.
• Other unusual items, including a spent M18 smoke grenade and a knife concealed in a flashlight, have recently been found at airport security screenings.