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Benfica eagle trainer was trafficking drugs at Lisbon airport

Now14 September 2026 at 13:30

João Paulo Santos, 46 years old, was arrested by the Anti-Trafficking Unit of the Judicial Police. The man was the trainer of the Benfica eagles, the symbols of the Portuguese football club.

According to the investigation, the trainer helped a handling worker to remove trafficked cocaine at Lisbon Airport. The collaboration between the two allowed the drug to be hidden and transported in a concealed manner.

The authorities discovered the trafficking network after a prolonged investigation. João Paulo Santos used his access and his position at the airport to facilitate the drug trafficking operations.

Why this matters

The case involves a public figure associated with Benfica, one of the largest football clubs in Portugal, and occurred at Lisbon airport, an important transport hub. The arrest for drug trafficking represents a threat to public safety and may have implications for the club's image.

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