34 Kilos of Cannabis Seized at Lisbon Airport as Passenger and Accompanying Man Arrested
Polícia Judiciária intercepted two suspects at Lisbon Airport – a passenger carrying 34 kg of cannabis and the man who was set to receive him upon arrival.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- 34 kg of cannabis traced back to a Southeast Asian source
- Both suspects are EU nationals and have been placed in pre‑trial detention
- The operation underscores Portugal’s crackdown on drug trafficking
Details of the Operation
During a routine check at Lisbon Airport, Polícia Judiciária discovered 34 kilograms of cannabis concealed in a passenger’s suitcase. The narcotic originated from a Southeast Asian country.
Suspects' Identities and Status
The two individuals arrested are citizens of European Union member states. One was the traveller, the other was waiting to receive him at the arrivals hall. Both have been brought before a court and remain in preventive detention.
- The cannabis was hidden inside the passenger’s luggage.
- The greeter was apprehended while awaiting the traveller.
- Both suspects are currently detained.