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16 kilograms of cocaine in BMW: Port inspection in Alcúdia stops alleged smuggling

Mallorca ferry port checks: effectiveness and gaps

An overview of how Mallorca's ferry ports handle vehicle checks and what could improve detection.

Published: June 30, 2026
16 kilograms of cocaine in BMW: Port inspection in Alcúdia stops alleged smuggling

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How effective are Mallorca's ferry port checks at preventing smuggling?

The Alcúdia case shows checks can detect illicit loads, but it also raises questions about how tampered vehicles enter the market and how thoroughly inspections are carried out. Experts call for better data sharing between ports, ferry operators, and police, plus more targeted inspections and sniffer-dog use. The aim is to catch anomalies early without slowing everyday life at the port.

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