Millions of dollars in 'Lionel Messi' branded cocaine were found in Peru drug bust

These drug dealers seem to really like Lionel Messi

By Roger Gonzalez

Mar 23, 2017 at 3:52 pm ET • 1 min read

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Police in Peru have uncovered $85 million worth of cocaine that beared photos of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

According to a government release, some of the 3,123 pounds of cocaine had a Messi logo and his picture on the wrapping. The drugs were found in Lima and were destined for Belgium.

Se incauto una tonelada y media de cocaína en el puerto del Callao.https://t.co/Iou5PZPHQi pic.twitter.com/vGxQauEyx9
— Policía Peruana (@PoliciaPeru) March 21, 2017

Here’s a closer look.

En Perú decomisaron mil 417 kilos de 'coca'...

😰¡Con la imagen de Messi! https://t.co/oQ4zF6iotV pic.twitter.com/27O7KRqXzF
— La Afición (@laaficion) March 23, 2017

Now, why in the world would there be a picture of Messi on these drugs? Were they sending them to a dealer who is a Real Madrid fan and wanted to mess with him? Strange.

But let’s not forget the most important lesson here. Remember everyone, when it comes to drugs...