Vlissingen police break up international cocaine transport

Tackle of organized crime

On Monday, March 6, 2022, the Vlissingen police arrested two men in Vlissingen-Oost who were in possession of 88 kilos of cocaine. The drugs were found in a car that was parked on the Zijpe. The men, a 41-year-old man from Vlissingen and a 49-year-old man from Terneuzen, were arrested and taken to the police station.

The police discovered the cocaine during a routine traffic stop. The drugs were hidden in the car's trunk. The two men were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.

Investigation

The police have launched an investigation into the case. They are trying to determine where the cocaine came from and who was involved in its trafficking.

The arrest is a major success for the Vlissingen police. It shows that they are committed to tackling organized crime and drug trafficking in the city.