Searches in Etten-Leur: three arrested for importing 2.5 tons of cocaine

The police arrested three suspects aged 40, 44 and 64 on Tuesday on suspicion of importing 2,500 kilos of cocaine, which was found in containers in early 2020.

During seven searches in Etten-Leur, firearms, synthetic drugs and expensive goods were seized. transport operator The suspects are a man from Etten-Leur (44), a man from Oudenbosch (40) and a man from Belgium (64).

One of them is a transport operator, according to the police. The men are said to have been involved in the smuggling of 2,500 kilograms of cocaine, which was found in containers at the beginning of 2020. The police traced the suspects through information obtained from crypto communications.

The searches took place in four homes, two garages and a commercial building in Etten-Leur. During the searches, the detectives found, among other things, three firearms, ammunition, approximately one kilogram of synthetic drugs, raw materials for the production of synthetic drugs and various stolen goods.

The police also seized thousands of euros in cash, expensive watches and clothing, various laptops, telephones and other data carriers. Employees of the Tax Authorities, Customs and the municipalities involved were also present at the action, led by the National Public Prosecutor’s Office.

The three suspects have been brought before the examining magistrate of the court in Zwolle.

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