João Paulo Santos, 46 years old, one of the trainers of the eagle Vitória do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, was detained and is in preventive custody. Authorities suspect that the man is part of a cocaine trafficking network operating at Humberto Delgado Airport, in Lisbon. The detention occurred within the scope of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking activities at that airport. So far, no further details have been revealed about the evidence that led to his suspicion.
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Benfica eagle falconer detained
Observador14 September 2026 at 09:58
Why this matters
The detention of a public figure associated with Benfica draws special attention to this criminal investigation. The case reveals presumed drug trafficking networks at one of the country's main airports, potentially affecting airport security.
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