VALENCIA, SPAIN - A discovery by Spanish authorities has shown fresh produce being dragged once more into the seedier side of import/export, with some impressively-crafted bananas carrying more than potassium to their destination.

The country’s police uncovered 57 pieces of artificial fruit, according to source RT News, stuffed with a total of seven kilograms of cocaine. The faux fruit was packed amongst real bananas to avoid detection, and an additional 10 kilos were found packed in the cardboard boxes. The estimated street value for the 17 total kilos uncovered was not reported.

The bust was made during an "operation" ran in Malaga and Valencia, two cities on the Spanish coast, on Sunday, March 26.

While in Valencia, Ruptly video agency shot footage of officials removing the banana-looking cover to reveal black electrical-taped bags stuffed with the illicit drugs. Officers used hand tools like screwdrivers to break open the fruit and reveal the powder inside.

Police reported that two were detained for drug trafficking charges, with a third under investigation related to the crime.

It was not reported what the local charges might mean for the perpetrators, or if there were more suspected to be involved. But, AndNowUKnow will continue to report on successful apprehensions of those looking to tie fresh produce to the dark side of trade.