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Nelson F. Coelho, an Assistant Professor and expert in international law and the shipping industry at Aalborg University, has commented on the challenges of detecting drug smuggling on large container vessels. This follows a record drug bust on a Maersk container vessel in Rotterdam, where authorities discovered eight tonnes of cocaine hidden inside pallets of bananas. Mr Coelho explains that the issue is one of capacity rather than transparency, particularly in busy ports where cargo must be handled quickly. He says: "This trend demands greater investment in resources, both human and technical, by customs authorities in the receiving ports." (Summary provided by Infomedia) Sources: Courthouse News Service, 05-09-2023

Period5 Sept 2023

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