A 61-year-old Brazilian man was arrested in Portugal after being caught with 20 kilos of drugs hidden in pots. The arrest occurred when the man was going through customs inspection in the European country.
The suspect caught the attention of authorities when he was asked about how long he would stay in the Schengen Area, a zone that allows free movement between several European countries. The man's dubious answers raised suspicions among the agents.
During the search of the Brazilian's luggage, police found the drugs concealed in cooking containers, specifically in pots. The amount seized was 20 kilos of illicit substances.
The man was detained by Portuguese authorities and will face charges for international drug trafficking. The case highlights the border inspection efforts in Europe to curb the transportation of narcotics.
