A smuggler was caught trying to cross the border with a hollowed-out wooden walking cane filled with gold dust. The border guard poured the gold out, inspected the cane, found it otherwise empty, and let him pass. Detective Reed arrived later and arrested the guard for corruption. What did the guard miss?
The weight of the cane
A hollow wooden cane filled with heavy gold dust would feel unusually and suspiciously heavy, which the corrupt guard ignored.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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