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

Why Older Drivers Can Draw Less Suspicion

Some criminal groups use older drivers in Mallorca because they may seem less suspicious at ports and road checks.

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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Why are drug traffickers sometimes using older drivers in Mallorca?

Older drivers can attract less attention because they may seem less likely to be involved in crime. That makes them useful to organized networks looking for people who appear inconspicuous at ferry ports and road checks. It does not mean every older person is linked to trafficking; it is a tactic used by some criminal groups.

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