Democracy Dies in Darkness
Drug cartels often stamp their products with images of politicians and celebrities to show quality, experts say.
August 13, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. EDTToday at 1:50 p.m. EDT
Police in Ecuador on Tuesday found 1,000 pounds of cocaine bearing the image of Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland tucked into a false bottom of a truck near the Colombian border.
The Manchester City striker shot to global fame during the World Cup as his humor and charm captivated audiences, and Norway’s national team reached the quarterfinals for the first time.
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