Swedish authorities arrested three people in northwest Skåne this week. Two men in their 50s and a woman in her 30s face serious drug smuggling charges. Police suspect they helped smuggle approximately half a ton of cocaine through Helsingborg port.
The arrests occurred on Tuesday with formal detention following on Friday. All three remain in custody while the investigation continues.
Prosecutors believe the cocaine entered Sweden hidden in a shipping container. Helsingborg port serves as a major gateway to Scandinavia with daily freight traffic.
Lead prosecutor Jeanette Sprimont declined to comment on specific allegations. She heads the national unit against international organized crime.
This seizure represents one of Sweden's largest cocaine busts in recent years. Drug trafficking through Scandinavian ports has increased as criminal networks expand their operations.
Why target Swedish ports? Their strategic location makes them attractive transit points for European distribution. Authorities now face growing challenges intercepting sophisticated smuggling methods.