Double Bottom, Double Question: 74-Year-Old Arrested in Palma with 44 Kilograms of Cocaine
What the Palma seizure says about port security
Palma port is monitored with checks and dogs, but traffickers still try to use regular ferry traffic.
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Is Palma port safe if drugs can still be found there?
More questions on this topic
Related follow-up questions from the same article, collected in one place.
How do police check cars arriving in Palma by ferry?
Police use spot checks, dogs and vehicle inspections at Palma’s ferry port.
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.
What kind of controls are used at Mallorca ferry terminals?
Checks can include dogs, vehicle inspections and customs screening.
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