Cocaine Shipment Marked with Erling Haaland Image Seized Near Colombian Border
Ecuadorian police intercepted a large cocaine shipment near the Colombian border, which was marked with stickers featuring the image of Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland. The seizure included 469 kilograms (1,034 pounds) of cocaine, and the driver of the truck…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 12, 2026 —
Ecuadorian authorities have seized a significant quantity of cocaine near the country’s border with Colombia. The illicit drug shipment was marked with stickers bearing the image of Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland.
The operation, conducted by Ecuadorian police, resulted in the interception of 469 kilograms, equivalent to 1,034 pounds, of cocaine. A truck driver was apprehended at the scene in connection with the seizure.
Law enforcement officials noted that the use of celebrity images on drug packages is a tactic employed by traffickers. These images are reportedly used to identify specific drug networks and to designate intended recipients or clients.
The exact origin and intended destination of the seized cocaine were not immediately provided. The investigation into the trafficking network is ongoing.
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