British woman hides drugs in wig

A British woman has admitted trying to smuggle drugs under her wig at an airport in Norway, police have said.

A customs officer noticed the passenger had "a lot of hair" and a closer inspection revealed a bag glued to the 32-year-old woman's head.

Norwegian police believe the kilo package contained cocaine, but are still awaiting test results.

The unnamed woman admitted smuggling drugs but said she was unaware what kind of drugs she was carrying.

The woman was arrested on 15 June at the Vaernes airport, near the city of Trondheim in central Norway.

A statement from the country's customs service said: "A customs official thought the woman had a lot of hair and found a kilo of cocaine."

A date for sentencing has yet to be set, but police will ask on Wednesday for the woman to remain in custody while they complete their investigations.

A police spokesman said the woman could face two to three years in jail.