Ecuadorian police seize cocaine bearing image of soccer star Erling Haaland

crime & law

Ecuadorian authorities have seized a half-ton of cocaine hidden in a truck near Colombia. Anti-narcotics agents discovered the shipment following an anonymous tip-off.

Police released a video showing the packages spilling out from the truck's false bottom. The cocaine shipment featured packaging marked with the names of soccer stars, specifically including stickers of soccer star Erling Haaland's face.

Drug cartels often use images of politicians and celebrities to mark their products. These markings are used to reflect quality and ease the transportation of the narcotics.

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