Double Bottom, Double Question: 74-Year-Old Arrested in Palma with 44 Kilograms of Cocaine
How vehicles are checked at Palma’s ferry port
Police use spot checks and dog units at Palma port to inspect vehicles arriving by ferry from Barcelona and elsewhere.
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How do police check cars arriving in Palma by ferry?
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Related follow-up questions from the same article, collected in one place.
What is a double bottom in a car used for smuggling?
It is a hidden compartment used to conceal illegal goods.
Why are ferry routes to Mallorca sometimes targeted in drug trafficking cases?
Busy ferry traffic can give smugglers cover among many ordinary vehicles.
What happens after a drug arrest at Palma port?
The suspect is detained and the case goes to an investigating magistrate.
Can older drivers be used as couriers in drug smuggling?
Older or otherwise unremarkable drivers may be chosen to avoid suspicion.
How serious was the cocaine seizure in Palma?
Officers found about 44 kilograms of cocaine in the vehicle.
Is Palma port safe if drugs can still be found there?
The port is monitored, but smugglers still try to exploit normal ferry traffic.
What kind of controls are used at Mallorca ferry terminals?
Checks can include dogs, vehicle inspections and customs screening.
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