The container in question had arrived by cargo ship the day before in the port of Amsterdam. During a risk analysis, the container was selected for a further check.
This is done with cocaine from the port of Amsterdam
During this check, where tracking dogs, scanning equipment and customs officers were used, the narcotic substance was eventually found. The cocaine has been seized and will be destroyed.
The HARC-NZKG, a joint venture of Customs, FIOD and police under the leadership of the Public Prosecution Service Amsterdam, has the case in investigation. The HARC team is committed to combating drugs through Dutch ports every day.