Overview

• Police and customs intercepted a van in the Port of Hamburg on Saturday and seized more than 400 kilograms of cocaine.
• A Hamburg customs investigations spokesperson confirmed the discovery on Sunday while declining to provide further operational details.
• Security personnel had reported two people loading bags into a van, prompting officers to stop and search the vehicle.
• Two men were arrested in connection with the case, with one detained by security at the scene and the second picked up later in the port area.
• Investigators say the shipment’s origin remains unclear as forensic teams processed the scene and inquiries continue.