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The customs officers at the Port of Kristiansand made their largest seizure ever. – It was conversational technique and body language that made us get on track, says section manager Helge Breilid. It was in December 2021 that the German van rolled ashore in Kristiansand, according to the papers, among other things, filled with noodles. DRUGS AND NUDLES: Helge Breilid in the Customs Service is satisfied with having stopped large quantities of drugs. Photo: Morten Rosenvinge / news Not just noodles The driver was a German man in his 40s, who was alone in the car. He was stopped by the Customs shortly after arrival with the Danish ferry SuperSpeed, and stated that the cargo was to be delivered in Oslo. – During the conversation, there were several things our people reacted to. It was decided to take control of the van and the lot, says Breilid. Cartons of noodles, chips and candy were taken out. At the back were 5 cartons of vacuum-packed drugs. When everything was weighed and counted, the overview showed: 19 kilos of heroin 18.5 kilos of amphetamine 68 kilos of hashish 1.9 kilos of cocaine ALL TYPES: A total of 102 kilos of drugs of many types. Heroin weighed 18 kilos. Photo: Tollvesenet Lid on the case Never before have the customs officers at Kristiansand Tollsted uncovered so many drugs at once. The value is several tens of millions of kroner. – This is the largest seizure we have made. We are very pleased to have stopped such large quantities of drugs from entering the country. At the same time, the officials should have all possible credit for the work they did, Breilid. Customs officers alerted police who began an investigation. And one person was arrested. In the weeks and months that followed, the case was closed. The previous record seizure was in 2021. When a car drove ashore from MS Stavangerfjord. At that time, more than 170,000 narcotic tablets, 2.6 kilos of ketamine and one kilo of hashish were found. That boat also came from Denmark.



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