Half a tonne of Erling Haaland branded cocaine seized in Ecuador | Drugs
Ecuadorian Police Seize Cocaine Shipment Linked to Erling Haaland
Ecuadorian authorities have intercepted a substantial cocaine shipment near the Colombian border, with the name and image of soccer star Erling Haaland appearing on the seized bricks.
Officers confiscated 469 kilograms of cocaine hidden within a truck during a routine inspection. A Colombian woman was arrested in connection with the incident.
The operation highlights ongoing challenges in combatting drug trafficking in the region. Authorities have not indicated whether Haaland’s image was used for promotional purposes or as a mark of branding on the narcotics.
The investigation is ongoing as police seek to determine the circumstances surrounding the use of the athlete’s name in this illegal enterprise.
