Ecuador’s police seize a cocaine shipment with stickers of Norway’s soccer star Erling Haaland
Police arrested two people after finding 469 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a truck and marked with stickers of soccer star Erling Haaland.
- On Wednesday, police in Ecuador seized 469 kilograms of cocaine from a truck near the Colombian border, with packages bearing stickers of Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland.
- Drug traffickers frequently label shipments with celebrity images to signal specific criminal networks; Haaland became a social media phenomenon after scoring seven goals at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
- Anti-Narcotics agents discovered 370 packages hidden in a false bottom of the truck after receiving an anonymous tip on Tuesday; police arrested a woman with Colombian identity documents near Tulcan, 246 kilometers north of Quito.
- Police released video showing the packages valued at more than $11 million in the United States and 17 million euros in Europe, with stickers of Haaland, often called a "pretty princess" and "babygirl" by fans.
- Ecuador serves as a logistics hub for drug trafficking, with 80% of narcotics originating in Colombia; police seized 80 tons of drugs in the first half of this year, following the confiscation of nearly 215 tons in 2025.
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Erling Haaland Stickers Found on 469 kg Cocaine Haul Seized by Ecuadorian Police | ⚽ LatestLY
Ecuadorian police have intercepted a significant 469-kilogram (1,034-pound) cocaine shipment near the Colombian border, with packages featuring stickers of Norwegian football sensation Erling Haaland. The illicit cargo, comprising 370 individual packages, was found in a truck's false bottom on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, leading to one arrest. ⚽ Erling Haaland Stickers Found on 469 kg Cocaine Haul Seized by Ecuadorian Police.
Police Seize Cocaine Shipment With Stickers Of Haaland. Here's What Happened
Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland 's face has appeared on billboards, trading cards and television screens, becoming a social media phenomenon for scoring seven goals across four World Cup matches...
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Ecuador's police seize a cocaine shipment with stickers of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland
Police in Ecuador have seized a cocaine shipment featuring soccer star Erling Haaland's face on the packaging. The bust occurred near the Colombian border, with 469 kilograms of cocaine found in a truck.
Agents discovered 370 packages hidden in a vehicle structure
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