The Benfica universe was surprised by the arrest of a man linked to training the eagle Vitória, the club's symbol. The arrest was carried out by the Judicial Police (PJ), which is investigating suspicions of cocaine trafficking. The trainer was involved in the work of training and caring for the bird, which is one of the most well-known mascots of the club and an iconic symbol of the Estádio da Luz. The authorities triggered the operation that resulted in the arrest, following investigation protocols related to drug trafficking. The case generated impact among the members and supporters of Benfica, surprised by the connection of the caretaker of the emblematic eagle to criminal activities.
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Benfica eagle trainer Vitória falls into PJ net on cocaine trafficking suspicions
Notícias de Coimbra15 September 2026 at 09:51
Why this matters
The arrest of a figure associated with Benfica's iconic symbol generates impact among the thousands of club supporters, who see the image of the eagle Vitória tarnished by association with a serious crime. The case follows other drug trafficking investigations being conducted by the PJ in the Lisbon region.
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