Canadian Mint employee accused of smuggling $180K of gold in his rectum

ottawacitizen ^ | 20 Sept 2016 | kelly Egan

[SpaceBar]

36% of the workers smuggle diamonds out of its mines by hiding them in the anus, 30% hide them between their buttocks, 14% use their socks and hair, 5% conceal the gems in their mouths, 2% place the gems under their scrotum, 2% hide them in their clothes, 2% use their underwear and 10% use other means.

[Paladin2]

Cambridge, Mass. 02139

Don't know if the plant is still there.

[SamAdams76]

That was my first impression too...Canadian Mints!

I miss those Necco confections. Are they still in operation?

[kaktuskid]

Gives a new meaning to “golden nugget”

[Dr. Sivana]

I miss those Necco confections. Are they still in operation?

I've seen Necco wafers at the Fresh Market. I have also seen Canada Mints in third party bags at the CVS. Pine Bros. cough drops are back (MUCH more expensive), so anything's possible. I'm still waiting for the return of Quake cereal (greatest cereal character of all time), and Rice Krinkles (one of the best tasting cereals ever).

[Pilgrim's Progress]

Sounds like a James Bond thriller . . . “Goldenbutt!”

[JohnnyP]

They are still made, available here:

http://www.necco.com/Candy/Wafers/History.aspx

[11th_VA]

I remember Art Linkletter's 'Kids Say the Darnest Things'.

This kid said his dad worked in a factory, and Art asked, "So what do they make in the factory?"

Kid:"Light bulbs and toilet paper, cause that's what he brings home in his lunch box every day ..."

[mad_as_he$$]

Puck that!

[Uncle Miltie]

You know how they got it out?

[SamAdams76]

Thanks. The most amazing fact (to me) is that they recently re-located their headquarters to Revere, MA - directly across the street from where I used to go to High School back in the 1970s.

During the 1980s, they were still headquartered in Cambridge, MA and I used to have them as an account early in my career. As a vendor, I got the grand tour at least three times. I've since moved to the New York area and haven't even thought of Necco in at least a decade. I used to like their Sky Bar as well as their famous wafer lozenges.

[Gay State Conservative]

I miss those Necco confections. Are they still in operation?

I grew up in suburban Boston in the 60's and regularly went to Lechmere Sales in Cambridge to buy albums...they had an amazing selection.Getting off the T at Lechmere Station you had to walk right by the NECCO factory.The aromas that came from the factory were heavenly! It takes me back!

[Pilgrim's Progress]

I was parodying Goldeneye, but that works. Not with their fingers . . . I hope. Well, they were wearing gloves, but not the ones that rip easily I really hope.

[Pilgrim's Progress]

So that’s why they don’t hire wimmins, they have much more trunk space.

Seriously, I was working customs at the time of the Vietnam refugee movement and those women had all kinds of monetary things stuck up their woowoos. We had a strictly hands off policy.

[Gay State Conservative]

That’s how I used to smuggle gold bars out of Fort Knox.

I did my BCT at Ft Knox in '69 and I think I remember you...you were the one who was walking funny while leaving the Depository.I was the one with the military haircut and the olive drab fatigues!

[Tijeras_Slim]

“Ragnar, why are you clanking?”

“Oh, nothing John.”

[Agamemnon]

I'm still waiting for the return of Quake cereal (greatest cereal character of all time), ....

In the Quisp and Quake match up I chose Quisp.

Who did you choose in the RC vs. Sport Cola challenge?

"How'd you like to have a good swift kick?" Wally Cox

BTW I think you can get the full panoply of Necco confections including Bonamo Turkish Taffy Varieties at "Cracker Barrel" restaurants.

My son just got himself hooked on "Moxie." Go figure!

FReegards!

[longfellow]

new Bond villian.

[Osage Orange]

I’[m sure there’s a joke in there somewhere...........

[EvilCapitalist]

Sounds like a name for a James Bond villain.