In a significant operation, Ecuadorian police confiscated 469 kg of cocaine from a truck, with many packages adorned with stickers of football sensation Erling Haaland. Authorities noted that traffickers often use celebrity images to identify their shipments. Notably, Lionel Messi’s likeness has also been found on previous drug seizures, highlighting the ongoing connection between sports figures and illicit activities, with the seized cocaine having immense market value.