Double Bottom, Double Question: 74-Year-Old Arrested in Palma with 44 Kilograms of Cocaine
Why ferry routes to Mallorca attract traffickers
Busy ferry connections to Mallorca can be used to hide illegal shipments among ordinary vehicles and passengers.
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Why are ferry routes to Mallorca sometimes targeted in drug trafficking cases?
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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.
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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