The seized cocaine has an estimated street value of more than $100,000.
Galtes, who was returning from a weeklong trip to Colombia, initially told officers the candy was for his two children.
"Drug traffickers are always trying novel ways to conceal their contraband," said Carlos Martel, acting director of Los Angeles field operations for Customs and Border Protection.
Galtes is charged with importation of a controlled substance. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
His first court appearance was scheduled for Monday.
