The discovery of cocaine hidden in cooked steaks, in April 2025, was the origin of an investigation that led to the identification of a drug trafficking network that operated with destination to Coimbra prison. The drug was introduced in a creative manner, hidden inside prepared foods.
The authorities managed to dismantle the criminal organization after the detailed analysis of the seized food items. The investigation revealed the scheme used by the traffickers to get the cocaine to the inmates.
The case drew attention due to the innovative drug concealment techniques used by the suspects. The police carried out operations that resulted in several arrests and the seizure of illicit substances.
