Moldova’s anti-drug directorate and organized-crime prosecutors reported intercepting 4 kg of drugs sent from Spain and detaining two young men accused of drug trafficking.[1] The drugs were found in a scheduled bus carrying parcels from Spain, and the two were detained on suspicion of involvement in the scheme.[2] A 21-year-old was detained at the scene when he came to collect the parcel concealing drugs in food products.[1]

Investigators say the shipment held 3 kg of marijuana and 1 kg of cocaine hidden in food parcels, including pasta and panettone.[1] The bus crossed the Leușeni border checkpoint under anti-drug surveillance until the parcels reached their pickup point.[1] Police believe the 21-year-old acted as a courier who would store the drugs for later sale through Telegram.[1] An 18-year-old was detained in the same case for allegedly accompanying the shipment from Spain and watching for any risk of exposure.[1]

Prosecutors charged both suspects with drug trafficking, and an investigating judge ordered 30 days of preventive detention.[1] The investigation continues to identify others involved, and both suspects are presumed innocent under the law.[1]