Ecuadorian authorities seized 469 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a truck near the Colombian border on August 13, 2026. The seized cocaine bricks were branded with the name and image of Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland. A Colombian woman was arrested in connection with the case.
The discovery highlights the ongoing challenges in combating drug trafficking in the region. The use of a high-profile sports figure's name and image on the cocaine bricks was noted by Ecuadorian police during the operation.
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