Comedian Jason Manford found himself in a sticky situation at Bilbao Airport recently, narrowly avoiding arrest after customs officials flagged his luggage for containing collagen supplements. The 42-year-old funnyman took to social media to share his unexpected brush with Spanish authorities.
A Tense Airport Encounter
Manford described how security personnel became suspicious when scanning his bags during a return flight to the UK. "They thought it was something much worse," the comedian revealed, referring to the powdered collagen supplements he was carrying.
"They Were Convinced It Was Drugs"
The father-of-six explained how officials initially mistook the white powder for illegal substances. "I had to do a lot of explaining," Manford joked, adding that the situation became particularly awkward when they asked him to demonstrate what the supplement was for.
Social Media Reaction
Fans flooded social media with comments after Manford shared his story. Many found humour in the situation, with one follower quipping: "Only Jason could get in trouble for trying to look young!" Others shared their own experiences with airport security misunderstandings.
Travel Tips from the Experience
The incident prompted Manford to offer advice to fellow travellers: "Always keep supplements in their original packaging when flying," he recommended. The comedian also stressed the importance of maintaining a sense of humour during such encounters.
While the situation was ultimately resolved without charges, Manford admitted the experience left him shaken. "I genuinely thought I might be spending the night in a Spanish cell," he confessed, before adding with typical comedic timing: "At least my skin would have stayed hydrated!"
