Police intercepted a white van with Dutch license plates at the Öresund Bridge in late May. The driver claimed to work for an established transport company. He wore a jacket with the company logo, but his trousers did not match the uniform.
Customs officials grew suspicious during the border check. The worn van lacked company markings and had handwritten shipping documents. The papers bore no stamps from any transport company or involved party.
Sammy Landén from the Customs Criminal Department South explained the situation in a statement. He said the documentation appeared completely fabricated.
Officers discovered approximately 237 kilograms of cannabis resin in the cargo area. They also found nearly 5.9 kilograms of heroin hidden deep within the vehicle.
The investigation revealed the van had crossed the Öresund Bridge twelve times since last November. The bridge connects Sweden and Denmark, making it a major transit route between the two countries.
The 24-year-old driver told investigators he was forced to take the job due to a money debt. Prosecutors are now seeking a lifetime deportation order if he is convicted.
This case highlights ongoing challenges in monitoring cross-border traffic. The use of fake delivery vehicles shows criminal networks are becoming more sophisticated in their smuggling methods. The substantial drug quantity suggests this was not an isolated operation but part of larger organized crime activity.