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Double Wrap
The smallest example range of distribution of objects that I've come across during behavioural research was interviewing a vice-squad policeman in Berlin. He discussed drug dealers double-wrapping their product in clingfilm which was then carried in the mouth. At the point of sale one item is taken from the mouth and handed over. If the police tried to bust them they swallow the produce and since the drugs take time to clear the digestive tract it meant putting dealers behind bars at least overnight for what often amounted to a small bust.
The range of distribution more affected the consequence of discover by the wrong person (in this instance the police), rather than risk of theft per se.
Do I know the origin of the Double Wrap shop name (half way between Harajuku and Shibuya photo above)? I do not.
Writing from Tokyo | March 15, 2006 | Permalink
Comments
When I worked in an office near Polk Street and Geary in San Francisco, I could see drug deals going on outside my window. I'm pretty sure they used this technique -- I always wondered why the dealers would take things out of their mouths to give to customers.
Posted by: Josh J at March 19, 2006 10:33 AM