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Every package has a weight of one kilogram and is valued at $20,000 (£14,800). However, Román clarified that depending on the destination city, the value can increase. “If we transport it to New York, it might reach as much as $28,000 or $29,000. The higher the altitude, the steeper the price, leading to a larger profit for us.”