More than 60 kilos of cocaine found hidden between bananas in the port of Antwerp

More than 60 kilos of cocaine found hidden between bananas in the port of Antwerp
Aerial view of the Port of Antwerp. Credit: Belga / Dirk Waem

On Friday, customs officials intercepted a shipment of cocaine at the port of Antwerp.

The 62 kilograms of drugs were hidden in a container of bananas, according to the Federal Public Service (FPS) Finance.

The cocaine was found at quay 184 in a container arriving from Costa Rica.

The federal judicial police have launched an investigation into the smuggling.

The drugs have been seized and will be destroyed.


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