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74-year-old with 44 kilograms of cocaine on the ferry: Why the case is more than a lone actor

How Ferry Port Checks Work in Mallorca

Palma port checks use dogs, random inspections and vehicle searches to find hidden drugs on ferry arrivals.

Published: April 22, 2026
74-year-old with 44 kilograms of cocaine on the ferry: Why the case is more than a lone actor

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How do ferry port checks in Mallorca catch hidden drugs?

At Palma port, officers combine routine vehicle inspections with trained drug-sniffing dogs and, when needed, a closer look underneath the vehicle. That mix can expose hidden compartments or other irregular modifications that are not obvious at first glance. Even so, these checks do not catch every case, especially when concealment is professionally done.

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